Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Thessalonians 5:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Thessalonians 5:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Thessalonians 5:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, who wrote the book, we should check everything to see if it is true and good, and then keep only the good things. It's like testing your toys to see which ones are the best and keeping those.

1 Thessalonians 5:21: Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Encourages trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not relying on your own understanding, which may seem contrary to proving or testing everything.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 18:3

Calls for childlike faith and humility, contrasting with the act of testing or questioning.

Matthew 18:3: And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with John 20:29

Emphasizes belief without seeing or proving, potentially opposing the notion of testing everything.

John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.

Contradiction with James 1:6

Advises asking in faith without doubt, which might contradict the notion of scrutinizing everything.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1

Describes faith as belief in what is not seen, which could conflict with the idea of proving all things.

Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]

Paradox #1

The verse encourages testing everything and holding onto what is good, which might seem inconsistent with some interpretations that emphasize faith without questioning. This can create a conflict between the idea of questioning and testing versus accepting certain beliefs as they are.

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