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
And now, you house of Israel, this is what the Lord GOD says, "Go ahead and serve your idols, both now and later, but later you'll listen to me, and you won't profane my sacred name again by your offerings and idols.
Malachi 1:10
"Oh, that one of you would shut the Temple doors and not light useless fires on the altar! I'm not pleased with you," says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, "and I'll accept no offerings from you.
Matthew 15:9
Their worship of me is empty, because they teach human rules as doctrines.'"
Luke 11:42
"How terrible it will be for you Pharisees! You give a tenth of your mint, spices, and every kind of herb, but you neglect justice and the love of God. These are the things you should have practiced, without neglecting the others.
Incense
Isaiah 66:3
"Whoever slaughters an ox is just like one who kills a human being; whoever sacrifices a lamb is just like one who breaks a dog's neck; whoever makes a grain offering is just like one who offers pig's blood; and whoever makes a memorial offering of frankincense is just like one who blesses an idol. Yes, these have chosen their own ways, and they take delight in their contaminated actions.
Proverbs 21:27
What the wicked person sacrifices is detestable how much more when he offers it with vile motives!
It is
1 Corinthians 11:17
Now I am not praising you in giving you the following instructions. When you gather, it is not for the better but for the worse.
Philippians 1:15
Some are preaching the Messiah because of jealousy and dissension, while others do so because of their good will.
Iniquity
Psalm 78:40
How they rebelled against him in the desert, grieving him in the wilderness!
Ephesians 4:30
Do not grieve the Holy Spirit, by whom you were marked with a seal for the day of redemption.
General references
Isaiah 57:12
"I will denounce your righteousness and your works, for your collections of idols will not benefit you.