Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
These verses emphasize that salvation is through grace and faith, not by works, while Ecclesiastes 12:14 underscores judgment based on deeds.
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 3:28
States that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law, in contrast to Ecclesiastes 12:14 which suggests judgment based on deeds.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with John 3:18
Suggests that belief in Jesus is the basis for not being condemned, which contrasts with the idea of judgment based on every work.
John 3:18: He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Contradiction with Romans 8:1
Affirms that there is no condemnation for those in Christ, whereas Ecclesiastes 12:14 speaks of judgment for every work.
Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Contradiction with Titus 3:5
Mentions salvation not by works of righteousness but through mercy, conflicting with the idea of judgment according to deeds.
Titus 3:5: Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Contradiction with Galatians 3:11
Declares that no one is justified by the law, contrasting with Ecclesiastes 12:14's implication of judgment based on works.
Galatians 3:11: But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, [it is] evident: for, The just shall live by faith.
Contradiction with 1 John 5:13
Emphasizes knowledge of eternal life through belief, rather than judgment by works, contradicting Ecclesiastes 12:14.
1 John 5:13: These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:18
Speaks of perfect love casting out fear, including fear of judgment, which contrasts with the notion of being judged based on works.
1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Paradox #1
Ecclesiastes 12:14 suggests that God will judge every deed, good or evil. A potential contradiction arises when considering the belief in forgiveness and salvation through faith, which implies that past sins can be forgiven and not held against a person. This could seem inconsistent with the idea of every deed being judged.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency could arise from the idea of divine judgment presented in the verse. Some people might find it conflicting with the concept of forgiveness and mercy, as judgment implies strict evaluation of actions without necessarily considering repentance or forgiveness. Additionally, the concept of hidden deeds being judged might conflict with personal beliefs about privacy or autonomy.