Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Peter 2:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Peter 2:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Peter 2:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Peter, Christians should see themselves like visitors in a strange land and try their best to stay away from bad desires that can harm their hearts and minds. He wants them to make good choices that help their souls grow strong and healthy.

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

Contradiction with James 4:4

While 1 Peter 2:11 advises abstaining from fleshly lusts, James 4:4 states that friendship with the world is enmity with God, implying a need for engagement to influence, contrasting with withdrawal.

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 Timothy 4:4

1 Peter 2:11 suggests abstaining from worldly desires, but 1 Timothy 4:4 says every creature of God is good and nothing is to be refused, indicating acceptance of worldly goods.

1 Timothy 4:4: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:24

1 Peter 2:11 advises abstinence, whereas Ecclesiastes 2:24 encourages enjoyment of life and labor, which could involve pursuing worldly pleasures.

Ecclesiastes 2:24: [There is] nothing better for a man, [than] that he should eat and drink, and [that] he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it [was] from the hand of God. [should make...: or, delight his senses]

Contradiction with Matthew 11:19

While 1 Peter 2:11 calls for abstaining from fleshly lusts, Matthew 11:19 depicts Jesus associating with sinners, seemingly permitting engagement with worldly affairs.

Matthew 11:19: The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:20-22

1 Peter 2:11 talks about abstaining from fleshly lusts, while Colossians 2:20-22 questions the strict avoidance of worldly rules, implying freedom from such abstention.

Colossians 2:20-22: Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, [rudiments: or, elements]

Paradox #1

The moral conflict might arise if someone believes that the natural desires of humans are inherently good and should be embraced, while this verse suggests that certain desires should be resisted. This can lead to a contradiction in understanding whether it's more important to follow human nature or spiritual teachings.

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