Contradiction with Proverbs 11:18
This verse says that the wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward, suggesting that actions lead to corresponding rewards, aligning rather than contradicting with Galatians 6:8.
Proverbs 11:18: The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness [shall be] a sure reward.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14
This verse points out that righteous men sometimes receive what the wicked deserve, and vice versa, suggesting earthly life may not reflect sowing and reaping principles mentioned in Galatians 6:8.
Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse observes that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor yet favor to the men of skill; implying life events are not always based on one's actions, contradicting the "sowing and reaping" idea in Galatians 6:8.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Job 21:7
This verse notes that the wicked often live long, prosper, and have no trouble, which seems to contradict the principles of reaping corruption from sowing to the flesh as outlined in Galatians 6:8.
Job 21:7: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Paradox #1
Galatians 6:8 highlights the principle that actions have consequences, particularly regarding investing in spiritual versus earthly matters. A perceived contradiction might arise when contrasting this with the belief in grace, where one's past actions are forgiven through faith. This could seem inconsistent to those who interpret grace as negating the impact of deeds, suggesting a potential conflict between actions and faith.