Contradiction with James 1:8
Galatians 4:18 emphasizes zealousness in good, while James 1:8 warns about being double-minded, highlighting instability rather than dedication.
James 1:8: A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.
Contradiction with Romans 10:2
Galatians 4:18 values zeal for good, whereas Romans 10:2 points out zeal without knowledge can be misguided.
Romans 10:2: For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:16
Galatians 4:18 suggests constant zeal is good, while Ecclesiastes 7:16 advises against being overly righteous or wise.
Ecclesiastes 7:16: Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? [destroy...: Heb. be desolate?]
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:2
Galatians 4:18 encourages zeal, yet Proverbs 19:2 warns that zeal without knowledge is not good.
Proverbs 19:2: Also, [that] the soul [be] without knowledge, [it is] not good; and he that hasteth with [his] feet sinneth.
Contradiction with Revelation 3:15-16
Galatians 4:18 promotes consistency in zeal, while Revelation 3:15-16 criticizes lukewarmness, advocating decisiveness over constant zeal.
Revelation 3:15-16: I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.