Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
Emphasizes salvation through faith and not by works, suggesting that good works alone are not the ultimate purpose.
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 Matthew 6:1
Warns against doing deeds to be seen by others, which contrasts the focus on putting heart into work for the Lord.
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 Luke 10:40-42
Prioritizes spiritual devotion over work and tasks, as seen in Jesus’ response to Martha’s focus on work.
Luke 10:40-42: But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:11
Points out the futility of toil and work when viewed through a mundane perspective, contrasting working heartily for the Lord.
Ecclesiastes 2:11: Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all [was] vanity and vexation of spirit, and [there was] no profit under the sun.
Contradiction with Hebrews 4:10
Advocates for rest and cessation from works as God did, which may seem conflicting with always laboring heartily.
Hebrews 4:10: For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God [did] from his.
Contradiction with John 6:27
Advises against laboring for earthly gains, pointing to eternal food, not directly aligning with fervent work.
John 6:27: Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. [Labour not: or, Work not]