Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 5:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 5:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 5:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Amos, Christians believe that if people look for God and follow Him, they will have a good life. But if they don't, something bad might happen, just like a fire that nobody can stop.

Amos 5:6: Seek the LORD, and ye shall live; lest he break out like fire in the house of Joseph, and devour [it], and [there be] none to quench [it] in Bethel.

Contradiction with John 3:16

This verse offers hope of salvation through belief in Jesus, whereas Amos 5:6 warns of seeking God to avoid destruction.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Romans 10:13

This verse assures that calling on the Lord's name leads to salvation, while Amos 5:6 emphasizes seeking the Lord to prevent consuming fire.

Romans 10:13: For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:6

This verse suggests seeking the Lord while He may be found, which adds a time constraint not present in Amos 5:6's immediate call.

Isaiah 55:6: Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18

This verse invites reasoning with the Lord for forgiveness, contrasting the urgency and severity of destruction in Amos 5:6.

Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14

This verse emphasizes repentance leading to healing of the land, while Amos 5:6 focuses on escaping wrath by seeking God.

2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]
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