Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting.
Vain
Iniquity
Bible References
Vain
Matthew 15:9
They are worshiping me for nothing [because they are] teaching principles that are [merely] the requirements of men.'"
Luke 11:42
"But it is too bad for you Pharisees! For you give a tenth of your mint, rue and every [other] herb [Note: These were small garden plants used for seasoning or medicine] and [yet] neglect [demonstrating] justice and the love of God [toward others]. But you should have done these things and not neglected to do the other things [as well].
It is
1 Corinthians 11:17
But in giving you these instructions, I have a criticism to make [about you people]. It is that your assemblies are doing more harm than good.
Philippians 1:15
Some people, indeed, are proclaiming Christ out of envy and strife [i.e., out of rivalry], while others do it from goodwill.
Iniquity
Ephesians 4:30
And do not grieve God's Holy Spirit by whom you were sealed [i.e., given evidence of God's ownership] until the day of redemption [i.e., until you receive your new body in heaven. See 1:14].