Contradiction with Matthew 7:1-2
These verses emphasize not judging others to avoid being judged yourself, contrasting the directive in 1 Corinthians 4:5 to wait for the Lord to evaluate hearts and intentions.
Matthew 7:1-2: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with John 7:24
It encourages judging righteous judgment, which seems to contradict the instruction in 1 Corinthians 4:5 to refrain from judgment until the Lord comes.
John 7:24: Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:15
States that a spiritual person judges all things, contradicting the waiting and non-judgment stance in 1 Corinthians 4:5.
1 Corinthians 2:15: But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. [judgeth: or, discerneth] [judged: or, discerned]
Contradiction with James 4:11-12
Advises against judging others, which contrasts the idea in 1 Corinthians 4:5 of holding off on judgment.
James 4:11-12: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
Contradiction with Romans 14:13
Urges believers not to judge one another, which contrasts with 1 Corinthians 4:5's reminder to leave judgment to the Lord.
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.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in 1 Corinthians 4:5 might arise from the idea of withholding judgment. People might struggle with this because, in everyday life, they are often required to make judgments about others for practical reasons. Balancing the call to withhold judgment with the need to make decisions about others can create a tension or contradiction in applying this teaching.