Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
This verse explains that God looks at the heart, not outward appearances, which can differ from pursuing righteousness externally as implied in 1 Timothy 6:11.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
Suggests not to pursue earthly treasures, which could be seen as conflicting with actively pursuing anything.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:16
Advises not to be overly righteous, which contradicts actively pursuing righteousness.
Ecclesiastes 7:16: Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? [destroy...: Heb. be desolate?]
Contradiction with Luke 18:19
Jesus questions calling anyone good except God, contrasting with the pursuit of goodness.
Luke 18:19: And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none [is] good, save one, [that is], God.
Contradiction with Romans 7:15
Paul speaks of struggling to do good, contradicting the idea of easily pursuing righteousness and godliness.
Romans 7:15: For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. [allow: Gr. know]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1
States there is a time for everything, which might contradict a continual pursuit as suggested in 1 Timothy 6:11.
Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Contradiction with Galatians 2:21
Emphasizes that righteousness is not attained through the law, contrasting efforts to pursue righteousness.
Galatians 2:21: I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness [come] by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.