Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:18-19
While Colossians 1:10 emphasizes walking in wisdom and spiritual understanding, 1 Corinthians 3:18-19 suggests that the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, highlighting a potential contradiction between human wisdom and spiritual growth.
1 Corinthians 3:18-19: Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:1
Colossians 1:10 encourages good works to please God, but Matthew 6:1 warns against performing righteous acts to be seen by others, suggesting a focus on the motivations behind good works.
Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
Colossians 1:10 speaks of increasing in the knowledge of God and doing good works, while Ephesians 2:8-9 emphasizes that salvation is through faith and not by works, which could imply a contradiction in the basis of spiritual growth.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Romans 7:18-19
Colossians 1:10 suggests a life of fruitful work and pleasing God, yet Romans 7:18-19 reflects on the struggle with sin and inability to always do good, contradicting the seamless ability to walk worthily.
Romans 7:18-19: For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but [how] to perform that which is good I find not.
Contradiction with Romans 14:17
Colossians 1:10 focuses on pleasing God through good works and knowledge, but Romans 14:17 emphasizes that the kingdom of God is not about acts but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit, suggesting a different focus.
Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.