Colossians 2:23
Such prohibitions appear reasonable where there is a desire for self-imposed service, and so-called 'humility,' and harsh treatment of the body, but are of no real value against the indulgence of our earthly nature.
Colossians 2:18
Do not let any one defraud you of the reality by affecting delight in so-called 'humility' and angel-worship. Such a man busies himself with his visions, and without reason is rendered conceited by his merely human intellect.
1 Timothy 4:8
for while the training of the body is of service in some respects, religion is of service in all, carrying with it, as it does, a promise of Life both here and hereafter.
1 Timothy 4:3
and they discourage marriage and enjoin abstinence from certain kinds of food; though God created these foods to be enjoyed thankfully by those who hold the Faith and have attained a full knowledge of the Truth.
Matthew 23:27-28
Alas for you, Teachers of the Law and Pharisees, hypocrites that you are! You are like whitewashed tombs, which indeed look fair outside, while inside they are filled with dead men's bones and all kinds of filth.
2 Corinthians 11:13-15
Men of this stamp are false apostles, treacherous workers, disguising themselves as Apostles of Christ!
Ephesians 5:29
For no one ever yet hated his own body. But every one feeds his body and cares for it, just as the Christ for the Church;
Colossians 2:8
Take care there is not some one who will carry you away by his 'philosophy'--a hollow sham!--following, as it does, mere human traditions, and dealing with puerile questions of this world, and not with Christ.
Colossians 2:22
For all the things referred to in them cease to exist when used. You are following mere human directions and instructions.