Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
This verse emphasizes trusting in man’s strength, which contradicts 1 Corinthians 2:5 that stresses faith should be in the power of God rather than human wisdom.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Emphasizes trusting in the Lord, which can seem contradictory because it suggests relying on understanding beyond human, whereas 1 Corinthians 2:5 emphasizes God's power over wisdom.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 18:21
This verse suggests reliance on earthly strength (Egypt), contradicting Paul's emphasis in 1 Corinthians 2:5 on avoiding faith based on human resources or wisdom.
2 Kings 18:21: Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, [even] upon Egypt, on which if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so [is] Pharaoh king of Egypt unto all that trust on him. [trustest: Heb. trustest thee]
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:1-2
While this passage warns against relying on other nations’ counsel, 1 Corinthians 2:5 insists faith be founded in God's power, not in human alliances or wisdom.
Isaiah 30:1-2: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
Contradiction with Psalms 20:7
This verse implies a reliance on human might (chariots and horses) opposing 1 Corinthians 2:5's focus on divine power as the foundation for faith.
Psalms 20:7: Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict could arise if someone interprets this idea as a reason to distrust all human knowledge and wisdom completely. This could lead to dismissing valuable insights and understandings gained through human thought and effort, which could be seen as inconsistent with the idea that humans are capable and responsible for contributing positively to the world.