Dictionary of Bible Themes An outward show of piety which may appear to be very devout. However, the heart is far from God and this is confirmed by the person's attitudes and actions. Jeremiah 12:2The nature of nominal religion See also It has an appearance of devotion which masks an evil heart Proverbs 26:23Isaiah 58:2 Ezekiel 33:31-32 Matthew 23:27-28 Matthew 15:7-9 It is based on what human beings may think is right See also Isaiah 29:13pp Mk 7:6-7 Titus 1:16See also It becomes apparent by the actions of its adherents Matthew 7:15-231 Timothy 1:3-7 1 John 2:4 1 Samuel 15:22 The insufficiency of nominal religion See also Isaiah 1:11-15Amos 5:21-24 Matthew 9:13; 12:7 Hosea 6:6 Proverbs 15:8 Those who practise nominal religion are condemned See also Isaiah 66:3-42 Timothy 3:1-5 See also 5174 prostration5922 prudence 7552 Pharisees, attitudes to Christ 8144 renewal 8734 evil 8749 false teachers 8767 hypocrisy 8775 libertinism 8823 self-righteousness 8823 self-righteousness 8846 ungodliness 9210 judgment, God's |
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