Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
This verse instructs to not lay up treasures on earth, while 1 Corinthians 3:12 talks about building on the foundation with materials like gold and silver.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with James 5:3
This verse warns about riches being corrupted and dragging individuals to judgment, contradicting the idea of using valuable materials as depicted in 1 Corinthians 3:12.
James 5:3: Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:9
This verse warns about the dangers of desiring wealth leading to temptation and ruin, opposing the value of building with precious materials like in 1 Corinthians 3:12.
1 Timothy 6:9: But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Contradiction with Luke 12:33
Encourages selling possessions and giving to the needy, contrary to storing or building with materials like gold and silver as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 3:12.
Luke 12:33: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:21
Jesus tells the rich young man to sell his possessions and give to the poor, which contrasts the idea of using earthly wealth (gold, silver) from 1 Corinthians 3:12 in spiritual building.
Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.