Pharisaism dressed up in evangelical attire

Treasures from William S. Plumer

Pharisaism dressed up in evangelical attire

"Little children, don't let anyone deceive you. The
 person who practices righteousness is righteous,
 just as He is righteous. The person who practices
 sin belongs to the devil." 1 John 3:7-8

Whatever does not lead to a holy life is worthless in
the sight of God. Man looks at the outward appearance,
but the Lord looks at the heart. All religious profession
which ends in mere show, is at the best Pharisaism
dressed up in evangelical attire—the heart remains
unchanged. All pretenses to piety which do not lead
to a godly life—are utterly vain. Men people do not
obey God—because they do not love God.

There is no folly greater than double-dealing with
God. "A hypocrite is hated by the world for pretending
to be a Christian; and hated of God for not being one."