Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:3
This verse highlights that the Corinthians are yet carnal, living in envy and strife, which contrasts with Ephesians 4:17 that calls for Christians to no longer walk as Gentiles in the vanity of their mind.
1 Corinthians 3:3: For ye are yet carnal: for whereas [there is] among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? [divisions: or, factions] [as men: Gr. according to man?]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:28
Here, Jesus speaks to internal thoughts, stating that looking with lust is akin to adultery, which contrasts with Ephesians 4:17 that advises against walking in the vanity of the mind, suggesting a need for inner purity.
Matthew 5:28: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Contradiction with Romans 7:15
Paul expresses his struggle with sin, doing what he hates, contrasting with Ephesians 4:17 which instructs believers to turn away from the futile ways of non-believers.
Romans 7:15: For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. [allow: Gr. know]
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:2-4
These verses describe behaviors such as being lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God, contradicting Ephesians 4:17 which calls believers to avoid walking as the Gentiles do in depravity.
2 Timothy 3:2-4: For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
Contradiction with James 1:22
This verse instructs believers to be doers of the word, not hearers only, which can contradict with the idea of being enmeshed in the world's ways as described in Ephesians 4:17.
James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.