Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
Suggests turning the other cheek and not resisting evil, contrary to resisting in faith.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Luke 6:29
Advises offering the other cheek, which appears to not resist, unlike standing firm in faith.
Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19-20
Commands not to avenge, but rather leave wrath to God, which can seem passive as opposed to resisting steadfast in faith.
Romans 12:19-20: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Encourages loving and blessing enemies, which might contrast with the active resistance mentioned in steadfast faith.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with James 4:7
Says to submit to God and resist the devil, which seems contradictory in terms of resistance methods compared to resisting in faith.
James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29
Advises not to say ‘I will do so to him as he hath done to me’, which can be seen as passive compared to resisting steadfast in faith.
Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.