Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 John 2:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 John 2:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 John 2:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, things like wanting too much, wanting what you see, and thinking you are better than others, don't come from God but from the world. God wants us to love Him and other people instead of wanting too many things.

1 John 2:16: For all that [is] in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:21

This verse emphasizes storing treasures in heaven rather than focusing on worldly desires, indirectly contradicting the indulgence in lusts.

Matthew 6:21: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

Contradiction with James 4:4

Calls friendship with the world enmity with God, opposing the idea of succumbing to worldly desires.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:11

Urges abstaining from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, contradicting the indulgence in worldly lusts.

1 Peter 2:11: Dearly beloved, I beseech [you] as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

Contradiction with Colossians 3:2

Advises setting affections on things above, not on earthly things, opposing desires for worldly aspects.

Colossians 3:2: Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. [affection: or, mind]

Contradiction with Galatians 5:16

Encourages walking in the Spirit to avoid fulfilling the lust of the flesh, opposing yielding to such lusts.

Galatians 5:16: [This] I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. [ye...: or, fulfil not]

Paradox #1

1 John 2:16 speaks against desires that are worldly, emphasizing spiritual values over physical or material desires. A possible contradiction is when individuals see enjoyment of material things as inherently wrong, yet they live in a world where such things are necessary for survival and comfort. Balancing the enjoyment of worldly pleasures while maintaining spiritual integrity could create a conflict for some.

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