Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ecclesiastes 12:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ecclesiastes 12:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ecclesiastes 12:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Ecclesiastes, it's important to think about God and follow Him when you are young before the difficult times come, when you might not feel happy about life. This helps you make good choices and have a joyful life.

Ecclesiastes 12:1: Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Encourages not to worry about tomorrow, whereas Ecclesiastes 12:1 advises remembrance of one's creator in youth, implying preparation for the future.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

Warns about making future plans because life is uncertain, contrasting with Ecclesiastes 12:1's emphasis on remembering the creator during youth.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Luke 12:19-20

Speaks against storing up for the future as life is unpredictable and contrasts with Ecclesiastes 12:1's advice on early remembrance and preparation.

Luke 12:19-20: And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, [and] be merry.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

Advises against boasting about tomorrow since future is uncertain, conflicting with the proactive remembrance encouraged in Ecclesiastes 12:1.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]
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