Contradiction with Matthew 5:16
This verse encourages believers to engage with the world and let their light shine before others, which contrasts with the notion of not entangling oneself with worldly affairs.
Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with James 1:27
This verse emphasizes caring for orphans and widows and keeping oneself unspotted from the world, suggesting a form of engagement contrary to avoiding worldly affairs.
James 1:27: Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, [and] to keep himself unspotted from the world.
Contradiction with Romans 13:1
This verse instructs believers to submit to governing authorities, implying participation in worldly systems, which conflicts with avoiding entanglements.
Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 5:10
Paul notes the necessity of interacting with people of the world to avoid complete disassociation, suggesting involvement not avoidance.
1 Corinthians 5:10: Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:13-14
These verses urge submission to every human institution, indicating a level of worldly involvement that contrasts with avoiding entanglement.
1 Peter 2:13-14: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
Contradiction with Matthew 22:21
Jesus advises giving to Caesar what is Caesar's, implying a level of interaction with worldly authorities that contradicts withdrawal from worldly affairs.
Matthew 22:21: When they had heard [these words], they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.