Contradiction with Romans 6:14
This verse states that believers are not under the law, but under grace, which contradicts Galatians 4:9 where returning to the "weak and beggarly elements" implies going back under the law.
Romans 6:14: For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:25
Here it is mentioned that believers are no longer under a schoolmaster (the law), contrary to Galatians 4:9, which suggests a return to such elements.
Galatians 3:25: But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:20-21
These verses advise against submitting to worldly regulations, in contrast to Galatians 4:9, which talks about returning to bondage under elementary principles.
Colossians 2:20-21: Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, [rudiments: or, elements]
Contradiction with Hebrews 7:18-19
This passage describes the disannulment of the previous commandment (the law) as weak, differing from Galatians 4:9, which refers to returning to weak elements.
Hebrews 7:18-19: For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:15
States that the law of commandments has been abolished, opposing Galatians 4:9 where the return to such principles is questioned.
Ephesians 2:15: Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, [even] the law of commandments [contained] in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, [so] making peace;
Contradiction with Romans 7:6
Proclaims liberation from the law and serving in the newness of spirit, conflicting with Galatians 4:9's mention of returning to old elements.
Romans 7:6: But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not [in] the oldness of the letter. [that being...: or, being dead to that]
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13
Declares the old covenant obsolete and aging, contrasting with Galatians 4:9's notion of reverting back.
Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 3:11
The passage refers to what is fading away (the old covenant), differing from Galatians 4:9, which talks about returning to elemental principles.
2 Corinthians 3:11: For if that which is done away [was] glorious, much more that which remaineth [is] glorious.
Contradiction with Acts 15:10
Critiques placing a yoke on disciples, opposing Galatians 4:9's idea of returning to bondage under basic principles.
Acts 15:10: Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
Contradiction with Romans 8:2
States the law of the Spirit has set believers free from the law of sin and death, countering with Galatians 4:9's indication of returning to a form of servitude.
Romans 8:2: For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
Paradox #1
Galatians 4:9 discusses turning away from spiritual freedom to old laws viewed as restrictive. The moral conflict could be seen when believers struggle between embracing new teachings of freedom and reverting to familiar, more traditional practices that might not hold the same spiritual value for them. This could lead to inconsistency in living by faith versus adhering to past customs.