Contradiction with Matthew 10:16
This verse advises being wise but also emphasizes being as harmless as doves, which may contradict the perception of walking wisely as adopting strategic or self-preserving actions.
Matthew 10:16: Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. [harmless: or, simple]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
This verse encourages turning the other cheek, promoting passivity rather than the careful conduct suggested by walking in wisdom.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Luke 6:29
Similar to Matthew 5:39, it suggests offering the other cheek, which might conflict with a strategic "walking wisely" approach.
Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27
This verse suggests that God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, which may challenge the value placed on human wisdom in conduct.
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 4:4
This verse speaks against friendship with the world, which could be seen as contradictory to engaging with outsiders through wisdom.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.