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who say, Stand by yourself, don`t come near to me, for I am holier than you. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burns all the day.
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The Danger of False Holiness
Commentators unanimously identify the core sin as spiritual pride. The declaration "I am holier than thou" is not based on true righteousness but on a false piety rooted in disobedience. Scholars note this pride stemmed from their initiation into pagan mysteries and self-invented worship, making them feel superior to those who were actually faithful to God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Which say, Stand by thyself - Those who engage in these abominations at that time are distinguished by spiritual pride. The most wo…
19th Century
Anglican
Which say, Stand by thyself ... —The picture, in its main outlines, reminds us of the proud exclusiveness of the later Ph…
16th Century
Protestant
Remain by thyself. He points out extreme impiety in the Jews, who obstinately and rebelliously opposed God’s worshippers, and refused to l…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Which say, stand by yourself , &c], According to Aben Ezra, Jarchi, and Kimchi, these are the unclean persons that did th…
The Gentiles came to seek God, and find him, because they were first sought and found by him. Often he meets some thoughtless trifler or profligate…
13th Century
Catholic
They have sought me. Here the judge, God, gives the sentence of separation between the wicked and the good regarding the recepti…
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