Colossians 2:21. "(Touch not; taste not; handle not;" RULES. Religions have had a way of controlling people by imposing demands. Some are based on the premise; salvation is a work of men's hands. So, they wash a certain way or have specific things to do - And these are burdens put on people by those who teach salvation is up to you.
There are those who make money as a basis of their demands. They want a percentage of all you earn to be placed in their greedy hands. Giving to God is a good thing, but to make this a part of salvation, Is like adding your works to the work of Christ; that would be a desecration.
A religion based on human senses, is false because it is based on man. Man, at his best is a failure when it comes to overcoming sin. In order to get around the pricking of conscience or abiding guilt - Religions have been instituted to try to accommodate to man's will.
Standards are set with probably good intentions, at least that was so at the start. But those pagan practices change, and conform to the desires of human hearts. Often, they deteriorate into lustful things that attract the flesh.
People leave the concert or play insisting that God has that blessed.
Prohibitions that make legal demands often to new Christians have appeal. They like strict laws imposed on them that more holy they can feel. We have to be patient, that is true, but laying one's personal demands on others - Soon will divert people from the grace of God and separate brothers from brothers.
The kind of clothes, the food we eat, the special days we set aside - Are usually opinions of some strong-minded person; or maybe someone had something to hide. The balanced and moderate life God wants is that He is well-represented By those He has brought into His family, and those by whom His grace is presented.
"Father, may I this day maintain a balance in words and deeds that will reflect Thy grace, mercy and love. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen."