Contradiction with Philippians 2:12
While 1 Thessalonians 4:1 encourages to "walk and to please God," implying a direct and active relationship, Philippians 2:12 suggests that salvation is something to be worked out with fear, adding a sense of individual responsibility and caution.
Philippians 2:12: Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:2
1 Thessalonians 4:1 suggests personal instruction to walk in a way pleasing to God, whereas Galatians 6:2 emphasizes collective responsibility by bearing one another's burdens.
Galatians 6:2: Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Contradiction with Romans 14:5
1 Thessalonians 4:1 speaks to standard directions on pleasing God, yet Romans 14:5 allows for personal conviction and differences in how each day or action is regarded in importance.
Romans 14:5: One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day [alike]. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. [fully persuaded: or, fully assured]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:23
1 Thessalonians 4:1 encourages us in how to walk to please God, yet 1 Corinthians 10:23 indicates not everything is beneficial or constructive, even if permissible, allowing more personal discernment.
1 Corinthians 10:23: All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. [expedient: or, profitable]