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.
Incense
Iniquity
General references
Bible References
Vain
Ezekiel 20:39
"As for you, O house of Israel, thus says the Lord GOD: Go serve every one of you his idols, now and hereafter, if you will not listen to me; but my holy name you shall no more profane with your gifts and your idols.
Malachi 1:10
Oh that there were one among you who would shut the doors, that you might not kindle fire on my altar in vain! I have no pleasure in you, says the LORD of hosts, and I will not accept an offering from your hand.
Matthew 15:9
in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.'"
Luke 11:42
"But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.
Incense
Isaiah 66:3
"He who slaughters an ox is like one who kills a man; he who sacrifices a lamb, like one who breaks a dog's neck; he who presents a grain offering, like one who offers pig's blood; he who makes a memorial offering of frankincense, like one who blesses an idol. These have chosen their own ways, and their soul delights in their abominations;
Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent.
It is
1 Corinthians 11:17
But in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse.
Philippians 1:15
Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will.
Iniquity
Psalm 78:40
How often they rebelled against him in the wilderness and grieved him in the desert!
Ephesians 4:30
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
General references
Isaiah 57:12
I will declare your righteousness and your deeds, but they will not profit you.