Contradiction with Romans 6:14
This verse states that sin shall not have dominion over you because you are not under law but under grace, which complements rather than contradicts Galatians 5:18.
Romans 6:14: For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:17
This verse mentions that Jesus did not come to destroy the law but to fulfill it, suggesting the ongoing importance of the law.
Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Contradiction with Romans 3:31
This verse states that faith does not nullify the law, which might be seen as contradicting the notion of not being under the law from Galatians 5:18.
Romans 3:31: Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.
Contradiction with James 2:10
This verse mentions that whoever keeps the whole law yet stumbles at one point is guilty of all, emphasizing the law's comprehensive nature.
James 2:10: For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one [point], he is guilty of all.
Contradiction with Romans 7:12
This verse declares that the law is holy, just, and good, which might seem at odds with the idea of not being under the law.
Romans 7:12: Wherefore the law [is] holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 1:8
This verse states that the law is good if used lawfully, affirming the law's value.
1 Timothy 1:8: But we know that the law [is] good, if a man use it lawfully;
Paradox #1
Some people see a conflict between this verse and other parts of the Bible that emphasize following religious laws or commandments. This verse suggests that being led by the Spirit frees someone from the law, which might seem inconsistent with teachings that stress obeying rules or laws in other biblical passages.
Paradox #2
Galatians 5:18 might create a contradiction for some because it suggests that if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. This could be seen as conflicting with the idea of following religious laws or rules. Some might wonder how to balance being guided by the Spirit with obeying religious laws if those seem different.