Contradiction with Proverbs 29:11
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Proverbs 29:11: A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.
Contradiction with James 1:20
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:22
But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment.
Matthew 5:22: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. [Raca: that is, Vain fellow]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:9
Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Ecclesiastes 7:9: Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Paradox #1
Ephesians 4:26 encourages not sinning while being angry and resolving anger before the end of the day. A perceived contradiction might be with texts that suggest anger itself is sinful or warn against being quick to anger, creating tension between feeling anger and being encouraged to address it properly. However, many believe it promotes healthy emotional management rather than conflicting messages.
Paradox #2
The verse suggests it's okay to feel anger but warns against letting it lead to sin. Some might see a contradiction with other passages that encourage avoiding anger altogether or promoting forgiveness and patience. This can create a tension between feeling emotions naturally and striving to uphold ideal behaviors.
Paradox #3
Ephesians 4:26 advises people to be angry but not to let that anger lead to sin. The contradiction or conflict can arise from the idea that anger is often seen as a negative emotion, and it can be difficult to be angry without acting on it in harmful ways. Some might find it challenging to balance experiencing anger while also maintaining moral behavior, as anger tends to provoke actions that might contradict teachings of kindness and forgiveness.