Jesus went against the Pharisees for their extra curricular activites,which were things they did that was not what God said to do,so there was no bearing there to cause them to be find favor with God.
Mat 23:3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.
Mat 23:4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
They had the people jumping through hoops of tradition that God did not ordain.
Mat 15:3 But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?
Mat 15:4 For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.
Mat 15:5 But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;
Mat 15:6 And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.
They would make the word of God of none effect by their extra curricular activity that does not come from God,thinking they have favor with God.
Which some people do that today in denominations,do things that God did not tell them to do,and then act as if it has spiritual significance with them.
The Roman Catholic Church is good for this,as they have a boat load of extra curricular activity going on thinking it has a spiritual benefit,and they find favor with God.The best example on the market,except the new age movement's Bible interpretation may give them a run for their money,but they do not say Jesus is Lord.
The Roman Empire did not get rid of their religious pagan ways,and held unto them,and it became their foundation for the interpretation of scriptures,and the new age movement will unify the religions,with an interpretation of the Bible,Islam,and Judaism,to fit that religious system.
And since the Roman Empire does not lose their dominion until God puts them down,and they will devour the whole earth,tread it down,and break it in pieces,and the nations will come together,and the dominion will be the Roman Empire,you know who will be the spiritual leader,and spiritual headquarters of it,and the Vatican,and the Pope,will change more and more,but many Catholics will not follow when it gets to that point.
Which I can see if the OSAS people say those works do not save,for they do not come from God,for that is correct they do not save,and have no benefit whatsoever.
The problem is that they go as far as saying works of the Spirit does not keep us right with God,when James said if you do not have works of the Spirit,your faith is dead,and Paul said they erred from the faith,and John said the love of God does not dwell in them.
Rev 2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
Rev 2:5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
Jesus said works do matter in their salvation,and they have fallen,and need to repent,and if they do not repent He will go against them.
The OSAS want to believe what they believe so much,they will go against what God said.
2Ti 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
The OSAS people say,we are sealed unto the day of redemption,but the Bible says this is the seal,this is what seals them,this is what seals the deal,that they depart from iniquity,it is a must do,for those that did not depart from iniquity could not dwell in heaven.
If they say they cannot abstain from sin,and sin does not affect their relationship with God,do they depart from iniquity,which why would they if they can get away with it,and many are hypocritical and live in sin thinking they are alright.
1Co 15:33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
1Co 15:34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
Not all have the knowledge of God,and do not depart from iniquity.
Heb 3:12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
Heb 3:13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
To hold unto sin is to depart from the living God.
So I can understand when they say that we are not saved by works,if they want to point out the works that God did not institute,and did not say to do.
But when they say that works of the Spirit do not cause us to be right with God,it is only faith,when these works are instituted by God,and to obey is better than sacrifice,and every thought is to be to the obedience of Christ,and walk in the Spirit which you will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh,and have crucified the flesh with the lusts and affections,and if you do not do the works of the Spirit then you are disobedient to God,and His character,for He said,be ye holy,for I am holy,and be ye perfect,as your Father in heaven is perfect,and thy will be done on earth,as it is in heaven,and the angels do not sin in heaven,and the ones that did are no longer there,then there is a problem.
There is a problem with these OSAS people,which they think they are right with God,but spiritually they are lying in a spiritual emergency room,needing spiritual care,and the doctor cannot fix them,because they will not let go of the flesh.
2Ti 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
Let's go over it again,the Lord knows those that are His,having this seal,this is the seal that seals them,this is the seal that seals the deal,this is the mother of all seals,that they must depart from iniquity,it is not an option,but they have to do it,no excuses.
Mat 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Mat 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
These people did not want to depart from iniquity,and thought they were alright despite holding unto sin.
If they say they cannot abstain from sin,and sin does not affect their relationship with God,were they sealed unto the day of redemption,and do they want an excuse to enjoy some things of the flesh,and believe they are still right with God.
God said He wants all to be saved,and anybody can have salvation,but they say nay,but God chooses who will be saved,and not saved.
God said this is the seal,they have to depart from iniquity,but they say nay,but sin does not affect their relationship with God,and we are sealed unto the day of redemption.
They say faith alone,but the Bible says a person is justified by works,and not faith alone.
They say they are saved by grace,which we are,but we are saved by grace through faith,and if they believe the prosperity Gospel,and will not depart from sin,then their faith is dead,for they will not do works of the Spirit.
The Bible says if a person believes the prosperity Gospel,to withdraw yourself from them,but they say we believe the prosperity Gospel,and God blesses us that way.
The Bible says if any person loves the world,or the things in the world,they are not of the Father,but they say we will enjoy the things of the world,and not let it go,and still be right with God.
