Luke 7:30

but the Pharisees and experts in the Law thwarted God's purpose for themselves, by refusing to be baptized by him.

Luke 16:14

The Pharisees, who were avaricious, heard all this, and they ridiculed him.

Acts 20:27

for I have not shrunk from letting you know God's purpose without reserve.

Romans 1:28

And just as they refused to recognize God any longer, God has abandoned them to unworthy impulses and indecent conduct.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:

Bible References

Contemned

Luke 7:30
but the Pharisees and experts in the Law thwarted God's purpose for themselves, by refusing to be baptized by him.
Luke 16:14
The Pharisees, who were avaricious, heard all this, and they ridiculed him.
Acts 20:27
for I have not shrunk from letting you know God's purpose without reserve.
Romans 1:28
And just as they refused to recognize God any longer, God has abandoned them to unworthy impulses and indecent conduct.