Contradiction with Romans 6:23
James 1:15 mentions death as a result of sin, while Romans 6:23 suggests eternal life through Jesus Christ despite sin.
Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
James 1:15 speaks about sin leading to death, but Ezekiel 18:20 states the soul that sins shall die, emphasizing personal responsibility rather than an inevitable consequence for everyone.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
James 1:15 indicates that sin brings forth death, whereas 1 John 1:9 offers forgiveness of sins, implying a path to avoid death through confession.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Contradiction with Romans 5:20
James 1:15 points to sin resulting in death, but Romans 5:20 highlights that where sin increased, grace increased all the more, which suggests an overcoming of the consequences of sin.
Romans 5:20: Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
Paradox #1
Theological contradiction or conflict in this context could arise if the interpretation of individual responsibility for sin and its consequences conflicts with views on predestination or the idea that God is ultimately in control of everything. Some might struggle with reconciling human responsibility with God's sovereignty, leading to questions about why God would allow sin to lead to negative outcomes if He is all-powerful and loving.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in that verse could relate to the idea of desire leading to sin and then death. Some might perceive a conflict with other teachings that focus on forgiveness and redemption, suggesting a tension between inevitable human imperfection and the possibility of grace. This contradiction centers on whether sin inevitably leads to negative outcomes without chance for redemption.