Mark 7:7

The Passion Translation

Their worship is nothing more than a charade! For they continue to insist that their man-made traditions are equal to the instructions of God.’

Cross References

Isaiah 29:13

This is what the Lord says about these people: “They come near to me with hollow words and honor me superficially with their lips; all the while their hearts run far away from me! Their worship is nothing more than man-made rules.

Matthew 15:9

They pretend to worship me, but their worship is nothing more than the empty traditions of men.”

James 1:26

If someone believes they have a relationship with God but fails to guard his words then his heart is drifting away and his religion is shallow and empty.

Colossians 2:22

These are the doctrines of men and corrupt customs that are worthless to help you spiritually.

Matthew 6:7

When you pray, there is no need to repeat empty phrases, praying like the Gentiles do, for they expect God to hear them because of their many words.

Titus 3:9

But avoid useless controversies, genealogies, pointless quarrels, and arguments over the law, which will get you nowhere.

Revelation 22:18

I testify to everyone who hears the prophetic words of this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book.

James 2:20

O feeble sons of Adam, do you need further evidence that faith divorced from good works is phony?

1 Corinthians 15:14

And if Christ has not been raised, all of our preaching has been for nothing and your faith is useless.

1 Corinthians 15:58

So now, beloved ones, stand firm, stable, and enduring. Live your lives with an unshakable confidence. We know that we prosper and excel in every season by serving the Lord, because we are assured that our union with the Lord makes our labor productive with fruit that endures.