Contradiction with James 3:14-16
These verses emphasize that envy and strife lead to confusion and evil deeds, whereas 1 Corinthians 3:3 describes envy and strife as evidence of being carnal but does not suggest they inherently lead to confusion or evil deeds.
James 3:14-16: But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:22-23
This passage describes the fruit of the Spirit as including peace and self-control, contrasting with the carnal behaviors of envy and strife mentioned in 1 Corinthians 3:3.
Galatians 5:22-23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Contradiction with Romans 12:2
This verse encourages transformation and renewal of the mind away from worldly behaviors, which contradicts the persistence in envy and strife noted in 1 Corinthians 3:3.
Romans 12:2: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:15-16
Here, love of the world and its desires are deemed contrary to the love of God, whereas 1 Corinthians 3:3 mentions such desires without explicitly framing them as mutually exclusive with love for God.
1 John 2:15-16: Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could be that despite the emphasis on spiritual growth and unity, people often still act with jealousy and division, contradicting the call to live harmoniously.