Charles Spurgeon Commentary Colossians 2:23

"Which things have indeed a show of wisdom in will-worship, and humility, and severity to the body; [but are] not of any value against the indulgence of the flesh." — Colossians 2:23 (ASV)

And humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour—

There is no honour about such things, they are contemptible: "not in any honour" –

To the satisfying of the flesh.

That is all such things would do – make you seem better than other people; so do not be led into these ways, but stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made his people free.

Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship,

There were some of the Jews who would not eat certain kinds of meat, and others who would fast for long periods. Some thought it was very wicked to eat flesh meat on a certain day, and there were many such notions; and similar superstitions still survive among us, such as not eating meat on Fridays, being afraid of thirteen people sitting at table, and so on. But you have nothing to do with all that kind of rubbish, so get away from it. If you are a believer in Christ, tread all such nonsense under your feet. Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship,—