Contradiction with Psalm 51:11
This verse shows David pleading with God not to take His Holy Spirit away, suggesting a belief that once God gives His spirit, it can be taken away, and David feared it could happen to him unlike the belief that God's Spirit abides forever.
Psalm 51:11: Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Contradiction with John 14:16
Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to His disciples and says the Spirit will abide with them forever, contradicting the idea of the Spirit being removed from someone as it was from Saul.
John 14:16: And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
Contradiction with Romans 8:9
This verse states that anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to Him, suggesting a more permanent indwelling of the Spirit rather than a departure.
Romans 8:9: But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
God promises never to leave nor forsake His followers, seeming to contradict the departure of God's Spirit as seen in 1 Samuel 16:14.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:30
While discussing not grieving the Holy Spirit, it implies the Spirit is a permanent seal until redemption, contrasting with the notion of the Spirit's departure from Saul.
Ephesians 4:30: And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
Paradox #1
1 Samuel 16:14 speaks about an evil spirit from the Lord tormenting Saul. The theological conflict arises because God is generally understood as good and loving, and sending an evil spirit seems inconsistent with that nature. This raises questions about how and why God would allow or send something harmful, creating tension with beliefs about God's character.
Paradox #2
The contradiction, inconsistency, or conflict in this context could arise from the concept of God sending an evil spirit, which raises questions about the nature of God as wholly good and not the source of evil. This may seem to conflict with other teachings that emphasize God's goodness and love.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or inconsistency related to 1 Samuel 16:14 could be about the change in Saul's condition and the role of David. In earlier chapters, Saul is depicted as the chosen king, but here, his rejection by God and the arrival of an "evil spirit" suggest a significant shift in his narrative, raising questions about the nature of divine influence and mental states, and how these are described. This could be seen as conflicting with Saul's earlier favored status and also with later descriptions of spiritual experiences.
Paradox #4
The possible scientific inconsistency relates to the idea of a spirit affecting someone's behavior. Modern science understands changes in behavior as related to psychological or neurological factors, rather than spiritual influence.
Paradox #5
Some people might see a contradiction or conflict in the idea that God sends a harmful or evil spirit. This seems inconsistent with the idea of a loving and good God, which raises questions about why a benevolent deity would cause suffering or distress.