Contradiction with Romans 7:19
This verse suggests that despite one's intentions to do good, they may end up doing evil, implying an external struggle rather than being drawn away by their own lusts.
Romans 7:19: For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:13
This verse indicates that God will not allow someone to be tempted beyond their ability to handle, potentially suggesting an external control rather than being solely drawn away by one's own desires.
1 Corinthians 10:13: There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it]. [common...: or, moderate]
Contradiction with Galatians 5:17
This verse describes a conflict between the flesh and the Spirit, implying internal conflict rather than individual lust being solely responsible for temptation.
Galatians 5:17: For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:2-3
These verses suggest that people follow the ways of the world and the ruler of the air, indicating external influences rather than purely individual lust and temptation.
Ephesians 2:2-3: Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
Paradox #1
One possible point of theological inconsistency with that verse is the relationship between human free will and divine sovereignty. Some might argue that if individuals are led into temptation by their own desires, as the verse suggests, it could seem to diminish God's control or role in human actions and moral decisions. Balancing God's sovereignty with human responsibility can be a point of theological debate.
Paradox #2
The possible contradiction or conflict could be with the idea that God is responsible for human actions. This verse suggests that temptation comes from within a person, rather than from God or external forces. This might conflict with beliefs or interpretations that view God as controlling or predestining all actions.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction or conflict in this verse could be that it places full responsibility for temptation on the individual's desires. This might seem inconsistent with other teachings that suggest external influences, such as societal pressures or spiritual forces, also play a role in leading a person to do wrong. This could raise questions about whether individuals have full control over their desires and temptations.