Contradiction with Proverbs 29:25
This verse emphasizes trust in the Lord for safety, implying security is found in seeking God's approval rather than fearing man's opinion.
Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. [safe: Heb. set on high]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:33
This verse suggests pleasing others as Paul sought to do for their benefit, which contrasts with seeking to please God rather than men.
1 Corinthians 10:33: Even as I please all [men] in all [things], not seeking mine own profit, but the [profit] of many, that they may be saved.
Contradiction with James 4:4
This verse warns against friendship with the world, implying pleasing others equates to enmity with God, contrasting with focusing solely on pleasing God.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Galatians 1:10 could be seen as the challenge between wanting to please people versus wanting to please God. This can create a conflict because it suggests that the two may not always align, and one may have to choose between social approval and staying true to spiritual or religious convictions.