Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ephesians 5:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ephesians 5:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ephesians 5:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Christians should be careful and smart about how they live their lives, like somebody who knows the right thing to do and not like someone who makes silly choices. This means thinking before acting and making good decisions.

Ephesians 5:15: See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

Contradiction with James 1:5

James 1:5 encourages seeking wisdom from God generously, while Ephesians 5:15 focuses on personal circumspection in behavior.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Proverbs 3:5 advises trust in the Lord instead of relying on personal understanding, contrasting Ephesians 5:15's emphasis on individual wisdom and carefulness.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Matthew 6:34 tells not to worry about tomorrow, potentially contradicting the vigilance advised in Ephesians 5:15.

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 Luke 12:22

Luke 12:22 advises against anxiety over life, which could be seen as contradictory to Ephesians 5:15's emphasis on carefulness in how one lives.

Luke 12:22: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19

1 Corinthians 3:19 highlights the idea that worldly wisdom is foolishness to God, which may contradict the call for wise living in Ephesians 5:15.

1 Corinthians 3:19: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
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