Isaiah 29:13-14 Why the Lord said, For as much as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honor me… When any form so obtrudes itself as to be a hindrance instead of a help to the worshipper, that is ritualism. (Rt. Hon. W. E. Gladstone.) Parallel Verses KJV: Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men: |