Contradiction with Romans 8:12-13
While 1 Peter 4:2 suggests living for the will of God rather than for human desires, Romans 8:12-13 emphasizes that through the Spirit, you can live and not die to fleshly desires, which complements rather than contradicts.
Romans 8:12-13: Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:16-17
1 Peter 4:2 advises living for the will of God, yet Galatians 5:16-17 states that the Spirit and flesh desire what is contrary to each other, creating an ongoing internal conflict, which highlights a struggle rather than a contradiction.
Galatians 5:16-17: [This] I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. [ye...: or, fulfil not]
Contradiction with Colossians 3:5
This verse suggests putting to death earthly nature, aligning with 1 Peter 4:2's call to live for God's will, so it doesn’t directly contradict but rather supports the intent.
Colossians 3:5: Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
Contradiction with James 4:4
Contradicts the sentiment in 1 Peter 4:2 by highlighting enmity with God through friendship with the world, whereas 1 Peter 4:2 advocates for living by God's will avoiding 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 John 2:15-16
Suggests a world-focused lifestyle contradicts living for the will of God, similar to Peter's message, but emphasizes the conflict between love for the world and the love for God instead of a direct contradiction.
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.