Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse states "Thou shalt have no other gods before me," contradicting the idea of blessings through the ark's presence, suggesting reliance on an object rather than God Himself for blessings.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:5
Declares "I am the Lord, and there is none else, there is no God beside me," contradicting any notion of objects like the ark being a source of blessing independent of God.
Isaiah 45:5: I [am] the LORD, and [there is] none else, [there is] no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:4
Warns "Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the Lord, The temple of the Lord, The temple of the Lord, are these," contradicting reliance on religious objects (like the ark) for security or blessings.
Jeremiah 7:4: Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, [are] these.
Contradiction with Acts 17:24-25
States "God that made the world and all things therein...dwelleth not in temples made with hands," contradicting the idea that God's blessing is tied to the presence of the ark, a man-made object.
Acts 17:24-25: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
Contradiction with Matthew 28:20
Jesus promises His continual presence, saying, "I am with you always," contradicting the notion that God’s presence and blessing are confined to the ark.
Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.