Contradiction with James 2:20
Ephesians 6:14 speaks of the importance of faith and righteousness as armor, while James 2:20 emphasizes that faith without works is dead, suggesting that action, not just belief, is necessary.
James 2:20: But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
Ephesians 6:14 emphasizes "truth" as a form of righteousness, while 1 Samuel 16:7 highlights that the Lord looks at the heart, not outward appearances or deeds as forms of righteousness.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Matthew 23:27-28
Ephesians 6:14 highlights inward truth and righteousness, whereas Matthew 23:27-28 criticizes outward appearances of righteousness that contrast with inner hypocrisy.
Matthew 23:27-28: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead [men's] bones, and of all uncleanness.
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
Ephesians 6:14 presents righteousness as protective armor, but Isaiah 64:6 suggests all our righteous acts are like filthy rags, emphasizing human inadequacy compared to divine holiness.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.