Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Thessalonians 3:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Thessalonians 3:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Thessalonians 3:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God and Jesus help guide our path so that we can be together again. This means that they care for us and want to bring us to the people we love.

1 Thessalonians 3:11: Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. [direct: or, guide]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse states that a man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps, suggesting human agency in planning, which contrasts with the sole divine direction in 1 Thessalonians 3:11.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

This verse underscores that a man's path is not within his control, aligning with 1 Thessalonians 3:11's view of God's direction, but it emphasizes human inability rather than a collaborative divine journey.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

These verses caution against boasting about future plans without acknowledging God's will, suggesting a potential conflict with 1 Thessalonians 3:11, which presumes God's direct involvement rather than human planning.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:21

This verse suggests a voice guiding you when you decide to turn, implying a responsive rather than an initiatory role for divine guidance, contrasting with the proactive guidance in 1 Thessalonians 3:11.

Isaiah 30:21: And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This [is] the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

Contradiction with Psalm 32:8

This verse promises instruction and teaching in the way, which implies guidance but also requires human engagement, adding a layer of personal responsibility that could contrast with the direct divine leading mentioned in 1 Thessalonians 3:11.

Psalm 32:8: I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. [guide...: Heb. counsel thee, mine eye shall be upon thee]
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