1 Corinthians 15:34 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Paul, he is telling people to start doing good things and stop doing bad things because some people don't know about God, and it's sad that others haven't taught them. He wants everyone to know and do what is right.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20

States that there is not a just man on earth that does good and sins not, contradicting the call to sin not in 1 Corinthians 15:34.

Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

Contradiction with Romans 7:19

Paul expresses his struggle with sin, doing what he does not wish to do, contradicting the exhortation to cease sinning.

Romans 7:19: For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:8

Declares that claiming to be without sin is self-deceptive, contradicting the admonition to awaken to righteousness and sin not.

1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

States that all have sinned, contradicting the call to avoid sin.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Galatians 5:17

Describes the conflict between the flesh and the Spirit, suggesting that sinful nature is ongoing, in contrast with the command to not sin.

Galatians 5:17: For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

Paradox #1

1 Corinthians 15:34 advises people to wake up to righteousness and stop sinning, implying a call for moral vigilance. A possible theological conflict could arise when this verse is compared to the belief in grace and forgiveness, which suggests that no matter how much one sins, they can be forgiven if they repent. This might create tension between the call to stop sinning entirely and the understanding that humans are inherently sinful and dependent on grace.

Paradox #2

This verse might conflict with the idea that faith alone is sufficient for a righteous life. It emphasizes the importance of conscious living and avoiding sin, suggesting that awareness and actions are crucial, which could seem inconsistent with beliefs that prioritize faith over deeds.