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What does the Bible say about human religion?

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The Bible shows that human religion, exemplified by the Pharisees, is not saving and emphasizes outward appearances rather than inward purity.

In Luke 11, Jesus exposes human religion as a hypocrisy that focuses on external cleanliness rather than the heart. This kind of religion, represented by the Pharisees, is full of tradition and self-righteousness, as they believed their works separated them from others. The essence of human religion is not about true worship but rather about maintaining an outward appearance of righteousness while neglecting the condition of one's heart, thus making it ineffective for salvation.
Scripture References: Luke 11:37-41, Matthew 23:25-28

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Human Religion
Todd Nibert · May 11, 2014