Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 13:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 13:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 13:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, Christians should always thank and praise God with their words because this makes God happy. It's like giving God a special gift by saying nice things to Him all the time.

Hebrews 13:15: By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of [our] lips giving thanks to his name. [giving...: Gr. confessing to]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

This verse suggests that prayer and worship should be private and personal rather than public, which contrasts with the notion of offering a continuous sacrifice of praise to God publicly as implied in Hebrews 13:15.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7

This verse indicates there is a time to be silent and a time to speak, which can contradict the idea of continually offering praise as suggested in Hebrews 13:15.

Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-23

These verses reflect God's rejection of ceremonial praise and sacrifices, contradicting Hebrews 13:15's encouragement to continually offer a sacrifice of praise.

Amos 5:21-23: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:26

Suggests that it is good to wait quietly for salvation, which can be perceived as contrary to the continual verbal praise promoted in Hebrews 13:15.

Lamentations 3:26: [It is] good that [a man] should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:40

Emphasizes doing everything decently and in order, suggesting that nonstop praise without moderation or context might contradict the structured approach endorsed here.

1 Corinthians 14:40: Let all things be done decently and in order.
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