Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse states that all have sinned, suggesting that no one can truly walk as Christ did, which contrasts with 1 John 2:6’s call to walk as He did.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
This verse describes human righteousness as "filthy rags," implying the impossibility of embodying Christ’s righteousness.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:17
Indicates that the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, suggesting an inherent struggle against walking as Christ walked.
Galatians 5:17: For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
States that there is not a just man on earth who does good and does not sin, contradicting the idea that one can walk just as Christ did.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
Describes the human heart as deceitful and wicked, contrasting with living a Christ-like life.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Contradiction with Mark 10:18
Implies that only God is truly good, suggesting the challenge of living up to Christ’s example.
Mark 10:18: And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? [there is] none good but one, [that is], God.
Contradiction with Psalm 14:3
Asserts that all have turned away and are corrupt, not doing good, challenging the pursuit to live as Christ did.
Psalm 14:3: They are all gone aside, they are [all] together become filthy: [there is] none that doeth good, no, not one. [filthy: Heb. stinking]
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction in this verse regarding the expectation of living as Jesus did. It could be viewed as inconsistent with our understanding of human nature and the difficulties of perfectly mirroring Jesus's life, given that Jesus is often considered divine and without sin, while humans are not. This can create a conflict for people who feel it is impossible to meet such a high standard.