Contradiction with Matthew 6:25-26
These verses advise not to worry about essentials like food or clothing, implying reliance on divine provision instead of personal labor and self-sufficiency.
Matthew 6:25-26: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Contradiction with Luke 12:22-24
Similar to Matthew 6:25-26, this passage encourages believers not to worry about their lives, contrasting with the self-sufficiency advocated in 1 Thessalonians 4:12.
Luke 12:22-24: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:9-10
Jesus instructs His disciples not to take provision for their journey, depending instead on the support of others, opposite to being self-reliant and working with one’s own hands.
Matthew 10:9-10: Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, [Provide: or, Get]
Contradiction with Luke 10:4-8
The instructions to rely on the hospitality of others when spreading the gospel contrast with working and handling one’s own business as advised in 1 Thessalonians 4:12.
Luke 10:4-8: Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.
Contradiction with Acts 2:44-45
Early Christians held everything in common and distributed resources according to need, which differs from the notion of working quietly and independently.
Acts 2:44-45: And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
Contradiction with Matthew 19:21
Jesus suggests selling what one has and giving to the poor, which emphasizes charity over earning one’s own living quietly.
Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.