Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 10:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 10:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 10:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, Christians should think about each other and help make each other want to be kind and do good things. This means being a good friend by encouraging others to love and help others too.

Hebrews 10:24: And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:33

This verse warns against bad company corrupting good morals, which contrasts with the encouragement to provoke each other to good works in Hebrews 10:24.

1 Corinthians 15:33: Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:19-21

These verses list the works of the flesh as opposed to the good works that believers should provoke one another towards, as instructed in Hebrews 10:24.

Galatians 5:19-21: Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these]; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

This verse advises against doing anything through strife or vainglory, which contrasts with Hebrews 10:24's emphasis on considering one another to provoke unto love and good works.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:2-4

These verses describe selfish and sinful behavior, which contrasts with the mutual encouragement to good works suggested in Hebrews 10:24.

2 Timothy 3:2-4: For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

Contradiction with James 4:1-2

These verses talk about conflicts and fighting, contradicting the concept of inciting each other to good deeds as in Hebrews 10:24.

James 4:1-2: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Hebrews 3:12-13

This warning against having an evil heart and being hardened by sin contradicts the positive encouragement to provoke each other to love and good works in Hebrews 10:24.

Hebrews 3:12-13: Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
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