Contradiction with Matthew 5:28
While Ezekiel 23:16 discusses lust in terms of spiritual infidelity and idolatry, Matthew 5:28 condemns any act of lustful looking as adultery in one's heart, without involving idolatry.
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 James 1:14-15
Ezekiel 23:16 implies instant attraction and lust, whereas James 1:14-15 describes lust as a process leading to sin and death.
James 1:14-15: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:18
Whereas Ezekiel 23:16 depicts a scenario of lustful intent across nations, 1 Corinthians 6:18 advises believers to flee from fornication, emphasizing personal responsibility and avoidance.
1 Corinthians 6:18: Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:5
Ezekiel 23:16 portrays lust in an action of seeing and desiring, while Colossians 3:5 includes lust as a part of earthly nature that believers are instructed to put to death, showing a proactive internal battle.
Colossians 3:5: Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
Contradiction with Galatians 5:16
Ezekiel 23:16 gives an account of succumbing to lust, whereas Galatians 5:16 promises victory over lust through walking by the Spirit.
Galatians 5:16: [This] I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. [ye...: or, fulfil not]