⁸ See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy,^(A) which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces^[a] of this world^(B) rather than on Christ.

²¹ “Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!”? ²² These rules, which have to do with things that are all destined to perish^(A) with use, are based on merely human commands and teachings.^{(B) 23} Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility^(C) and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence.