Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:24
Unlike Ezekiel 33:12, this verse states that if a righteous person turns to sin, their past righteousness will not be remembered, emphasizing the permanence of consequences for turning away from righteousness.
Ezekiel 18:24: But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, [and] doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked [man] doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7
This verse suggests that the wicked, if they repent, will receive mercy and pardon, which seems to weaken the warning in Ezekiel 33:12 about the consequences of wickedness persisting and not being offset by repentance.
Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
Contradiction with Hebrews 6:4-6
This passage implies there's no opportunity for repentance for those who have fallen away after receiving the truth, contradicting the idea in Ezekiel 33:12 that repentance can change the outcome for the wicked.
Hebrews 6:4-6: For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
Contradiction with 1 John 3:9
This verse suggests that a person born of God does not continue in sin, contradicting the notion in Ezekiel 33:12 regarding a potentially righteous person turning to sin.
1 John 3:9: Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. [is born: or, has been born]
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 33:12 suggests that a person's past righteousness won't save them if they turn to sin and their past wickedness won't be held against them if they turn to righteousness. A potential moral inconsistency here could be the idea of change being immediate and not considering the long-term journey of a person’s character development. Some may find it challenging to reconcile how a lifetime of good deeds or wrongdoing can be overshadowed by present actions, leading to a conflict in understanding justice and fairness.