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, house of Israel, thus says the Lord Yahweh: Go, serve everyone his idols, and hereafter also, if you will not listen to me; but my holy name you shall no more profane with your gifts, and with 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 Yahweh of Armies, "neither will I accept an offering at your hand.
Matthew 15:9
And in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrine rules made by men.'"
Luke 11:42
But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, but you bypass justice and the love of God. You ought to have done these, and not to have left the other undone.
Incense
Isaiah 66:3
He who kills an ox is as he who kills a man; he who sacrifices a lamb, as he who breaks a dog's neck; he who offers an offering, [as he who offers] pig's blood; he who burns frankincense, as he who blesses an idol. Yes, they 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 a wicked mind!
It is
1 Corinthians 11:17
But in giving you this command, I don't praise you, that you come together not for the better but for the worse.
Philippians 1:15
Some indeed preach Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will.
Iniquity
Psalm 78:40
How often they rebelled against him in the wilderness, and grieved him in the desert!
Ephesians 4:30
Don't grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
General references
Isaiah 57:12
I will declare your righteousness; and as for your works, they shall not profit you.