Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
1 Peter 5:5 advises humility, while Proverbs 16:18 suggests pride leads to destruction, contrasting with Peter's message on the benefit of being humble.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Contradiction with James 4:10
Biblical humility, as advised in 1 Peter 5:5, is complemented in James 4:10, where humility is a pathway to grace, contradicting the notion that humility is purely submissive.
James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
While 1 Peter 5:5 advises submissiveness to elders and humility, Matthew 23:12 highlights that self-exaltation leads to humiliation, suggesting a reversal of roles.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:3
1 Peter 5:5 suggests being submissive and respectful to elders, whereas Philippians 2:3 poses prioritizing others above oneself, which can be misread as neglecting self-worth.
Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Paradox #1
1 Peter 5:5 encourages humility and submission to one another. A potential contradiction might arise when considering situations where submission could be harmful or when power dynamics are exploited, conflicting with personal dignity or justice. This tension can occur when balancing respect for authority with standing up against wrongdoing.