Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 10:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 10:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 10:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this part of the Bible teaches us by showing examples from the past, so we know not to want or do bad things like the people before us did. It's like learning from someone else's mistakes, so we don't repeat them.

1 Corinthians 10:6: Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. [our...: Gr. our figures]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:7

While 1 Corinthians 10:6 warns against lusting after evil things, verse 7 warns against idolatry, which may seem like a specific example rather than a contradiction, but the focus shifts from personal desire to worship practices.

1 Corinthians 10:7: Neither be ye idolaters, as [were] some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.

Contradiction with James 1:13-14

These verses suggest that no one is tempted by God because it is their own evil desire that leads them to evil, whereas 1 Corinthians 10:6 implies learning from examples to avoid lusting after evil.

James 1:13-14: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
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