Contradiction with Galatians 6:10
Emphasizes doing good to all people, suggesting that interaction with others can have positive influences, contrary to the negative implication of associating with bad company.
Galatians 6:10: As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all [men], especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:16
Encourages believers to let their light shine before others, implying that engagement with others can influence in a good way, contrasting with the idea of avoiding bad company.
Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Mark 2:15-17
Jesus dined with sinners, showing that engagement with those considered 'bad' does not necessarily corrupt good morals, contrary to what is suggested in 1 Corinthians 15:33.
Mark 2:15-17: And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.
Contradiction with Matthew 9:10-11
Jesus associated with tax collectors and sinners, which contradicts the idea that such company always corrupts.
Matthew 9:10-11: And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28
Encourages love even for enemies, suggesting association that 1 Corinthians 15:33 would advise against.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with John 17:15
Jesus prays for his disciples not to be taken out of the world, but to be protected from evil, implying engagement with the world without moral corruption.
John 17:15: I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
Contradiction with Romans 14:13
Instructs believers not to judge one another, suggesting acceptance and influence rather than separation.
Romans 14:13: Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in [his] brother's way.
Contradiction with Matthew 22:39
Commands love for neighbor as oneself, implying meaningful interactions with all kinds of people, including those who might not have good morals.
Matthew 22:39: On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:1-2
Advises against judging others, implying acceptance rather than avoidance which contrasts with 1 Corinthians 15:33's caution against bad company.
Matthew 7:1-2: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with Luke 5:31-32
Emphasizes Jesus' mission to call sinners to repentance, showing interaction with 'bad company' has a purpose and does not necessarily corrupt good morals.
Luke 5:31-32: And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.
Paradox #1
The moral inconsistency in this verse could be seen in the potential conflict between the idea of personal responsibility and the influence of others. It suggests that bad company can lead to negative behavior, which might seem to contradict the idea that individuals are fully accountable for their own actions. This could raise questions about where the line is drawn between personal responsibility and being influenced by external factors.