The Lord said, "Because this people draws near with their mouth and with their lips to honor me, but they have removed their heart far from me, but in vain do they worship me, teaching the commandments and doctrines of men.

I will declare your righteousness; and as for your works, they shall not profit you.

Being

"I am indeed a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, instructed according to the strict manner of the Law of our fathers, being zealous for God, even as you all are this day.

having known me from the first, if they are willing to testify, that after the strictest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.

though I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If any other man thinks that he has confidence in the flesh, I yet more:

Traditions

It shall happen, when they tell you, 'Where shall we go forth?' Then you shall tell them, 'Thus says the LORD: "Such as are for death, to death; and such as are for the sword, to the sword; and such as are for the famine, to the famine; and such as are for captivity, to captivity.

"Why do your disciples disobey the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread."

(For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, do not eat unless they wash their hands and forearms, holding to the tradition of the elders.

Be careful that you do not let anyone rob you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the elements of the world, and not after Christ.

whom not having seen you love; in whom, though now you do not see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy inexpressible and full of glory?

General references

Or if the raw flesh turns again, and is changed to white, then he shall come to the priest;