Contradiction with Matthew 6:25-26
Emphasizes relying on faith and God's provision rather than pursuing personal diligence.
Matthew 6:25-26: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Contradiction with Matthew 11:25
Highlights how divine truth is hidden from the wise, possibly contradicting the call for diligent study.
Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Contradiction with Luke 10:21
Joy in divine revelation being hidden from those who consider themselves learned, conflicting with encouragement for study.
Luke 10:21: In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19-20
Points to God making worldly wisdom foolish, potentially at odds with striving for approved study.
1 Corinthians 1:19-20: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27
Suggests God uses the foolish to shame the wise, contrasting with seeking understanding through study.
1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Contradiction with James 1:5
Encourages asking God for wisdom directly, which may seem to oppose diligent self-study.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.