Contradiction with Mark 9:24
This verse shows a man expressing his belief, yet asking for help with unbelief, which contrasts with "holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience" as stated in 1 Timothy 3:9.
Mark 9:24: And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
Contradiction with James 1:6
This verse emphasizes asking in faith without doubting, whereas 1 Timothy 3:9 implies maintaining faith with a pure conscience, potentially contrasting the struggle between doubt and a steadfast conscience.
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 Romans 14:23
It states that whatever is not from faith is sin, which can suggest that any wavering conflicts with the pure conscience described in 1 Timothy 3:9.
Romans 14:23: And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because [he eateth] not of faith: for whatsoever [is] not of faith is sin. [doubteth: or, discerneth and putteth a difference between meats] [damned: or, condemned, or liable to punishment]
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1
Describes faith as the substance of things hoped for, suggesting an assured certainty that might contrast with maintaining faith as a mystery.
Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]