Contradiction with Genesis 22:1
This verse states that God tempted Abraham, whereas James 1:13 says God does not tempt any man.
Genesis 22:1: And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, [here] I [am]. [Behold...: Heb. Behold me]
Contradiction with Exodus 7:3
God says He will harden Pharaoh’s heart, which could be seen as leading him towards sin, contradicting James 1:13.
Exodus 7:3: And I will harden Pharaoh's heart, and multiply my signs and my wonders in the land of Egypt.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 8:2
God tested Israel in the wilderness, which can be viewed as a form of temptation, contrary to James 1:13.
Deuteronomy 8:2: And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, [and] to prove thee, to know what [was] in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 24:1
The Lord's anger incited David to take a census of Israel, indicating that God influences human actions, contradicting James 1:13.
2 Samuel 24:1: And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 18:22
God put a lying spirit in the mouths of prophets, suggesting He plays a role in leading people into error, which contradicts James 1:13.
2 Chronicles 18:22: Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil against thee.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 14:9
God claims to have deceived a prophet, which seems to contradict the assertion in James 1:13 that He does not tempt anyone.
Ezekiel 14:9: And if the prophet be deceived when he hath spoken a thing, I the LORD have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand upon him, and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:13
In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus tells believers to ask God not to lead them into temptation, implying He could do so, which contradicts James 1:13.
Matthew 6:13: And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Paradox #1
James 1:13 mentions that God does not tempt anyone, which some might see as inconsistent with stories in the Bible where God appears to test individuals, like the story of Abraham and Isaac. People might perceive this as contradictory because testing could be seen as a form of temptation.
Paradox #2
Some people might see a contradiction between the idea in this verse and other parts of the Bible where God seems to test or lead people into situations that challenge their faith, such as the story of Job or the testing of Abraham with Isaac. These stories might seem to imply that God does test people, which can appear inconsistent with the statement that suggests otherwise.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction in this verse could be the idea that God does not tempt anyone, yet people often experience temptation. This raises questions about the nature of free will and the role of God in human struggles, as it can seem inconsistent with the belief that God is involved in all aspects of life.