Contradiction with Galatians 6:5
Indicates personal responsibility, suggesting each person should bear their own burden, contrasting with collective experience.
Galatians 6:5: For every man shall bear his own burden.
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:10
Speaks to the idea that each heart knows its own bitterness and joy, which can be seen as opposing the collective suffering and joy described in 1 Corinthians 12:26.
Proverbs 14:10: The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. [his own...: Heb. the bitterness of his soul]
Contradiction with Romans 14:12
Emphasizes personal accountability to God, contrasting with the collective accountability and experience of 1 Corinthians 12:26.
Romans 14:12: So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
States that the soul who sins shall die, promoting individual responsibility over collective experience.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Paradox #1
1 Corinthians 12:26 expresses the idea of unity and interconnectedness among members of a community, suggesting that when one member suffers or is honored, all are affected. A potential doctrinal conflict might arise with verses or teachings emphasizing individual responsibility and personal accountability without considering the collective impact. However, within Christian teachings, these themes often coexist, stressing both individual and communal aspects of faith. Therefore, it is not necessarily a contradiction but a complementary perspective.
Paradox #2
This verse emphasizes unity and mutual support among people, suggesting that they should share in each other's joys and sorrows. A potential contradiction could arise if individuals focus solely on their own interests or benefits, neglecting the well-being of others, which contradicts the call for empathy and community. This tension between self-interest and collective care can create inconsistency in living out the principle of shared experiences.