Contradiction with Matthew 6:13
This verse suggests actively praying to avoid temptation, implying an ongoing struggle with evil rather than a simple avoidance.
Matthew 6:13: And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Contradiction with James 4:7
Advises to resist the devil, which implies engagement rather than simply not giving place.
James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:8
Describes the devil as actively seeking whom he may devour, suggesting a more aggressive stance is needed than just not giving place.
1 Peter 5:8: Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Contradiction with Galatians 5:17
Describes the flesh and spirit as being in conflict, implying internal struggle contrary to the simplicity of just not giving place.
Galatians 5:17: For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Contradiction with Romans 7:19-20
Paul talks about struggling with doing evil he doesn’t want to do, indicating a contradiction between desire and action.
Romans 7:19-20: For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:12
Talks about fighting the good fight of faith, implying active engagement against evil forces, contrary to simply not giving place.
1 Timothy 6:12: Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 11:14-15
These verses warn about deceitful appearances, suggesting a more cautious approach than merely not giving place.
2 Corinthians 11:14-15: And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
Contradiction with John 17:15
Jesus prays not for removal from the world but protection from evil, indicating engagement with the presence of evil rather than avoidance.
John 17:15: I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
Contradiction with Romans 12:21
Encourages overcoming evil with good, which is more proactive than just not giving place.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Contradiction with Ephesians 6:11
Advises putting on the full armor of God to stand against the devil's schemes, indicating preparation and defense as proactive responses.
Ephesians 6:11: Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.