religion by rote, n.All

Religion by rote (n.) is ⁠​‌​​​‌​​​‌​‌‌​​​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​⁠the fault the prophets found in hearts, not deeds: lips that honor God and a fear of him memorized like a rule.