Contradiction with Proverbs 28:1
This verse explains that the wicked flee when no one pursues them, but the righteous are bold as a lion, suggesting that fear is associated with wickedness rather than an absence of a spirit of fear.
Proverbs 28:1: The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:14
This verse mentions an evil spirit from the Lord troubling Saul, indicating that God can allow a spirit of fear or disturbance to affect someone.
1 Samuel 16:14: But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. [troubled: or, terrified]
Contradiction with Matthew 10:28
This verse suggests fearing God, who can destroy both body and soul in hell, which introduces fear as a component relevant to faith and reverence.
Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:13
This verse states to fear God and keep his commandments, making fear part of a faithful person’s life in terms of reverence.
Ecclesiastes 12:13: Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this [is] the whole [duty] of man. [Let...: or, The end of the matter, even all that hath been heard, is]
Contradiction with 1 John 4:18
Mentions that perfect love casts out fear, contrasting with the idea that fear does not come from God.
1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.