Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21
These verses emphasize not laying up treasures on earth, potentially contradicting the idea of having abundance in earthly things.
Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Philippians 4:12
Paul talks about being content in both abundance and need, which may imply that abundance is not always present.
Philippians 4:12: I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
Contradiction with James 1:9-10
These verses highlight the idea of the lowly being exalted and the rich made low, contrasting the idea of constant abundance.
James 1:9-10: Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: [rejoice: or, glory]
Contradiction with Luke 18:22
Jesus tells a rich man to sell all he has and give to the poor, suggesting a relinquishing of abundance.
Luke 18:22: Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:37-38
These verses recount the trials of the faithful, who did not always have abundance, opposing the idea of always having sufficiency.
Hebrews 11:37-38: They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;