²⁰ If you died with Christ^(A) to the elements of this world, why do you live as if you still belonged to the world? Why do you submit to regulations: ²¹ “Don’t handle, don’t taste, don’t touch”? ²² All these regulations refer to what is destined to perish by being used up; they are human commands and doctrines. ²³ Although these have a reputation for wisdom^(B) by promoting self-made religion, false humility, and severe treatment of the body, they are not of any value in curbing self-indulgence.^[a](C)