Contradictions and Paradoxes in James 1:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of James 1:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts James 1:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to James, Christians should not only listen to God's teachings but also act on them. If they only listen and don't do anything, they are tricking themselves.

James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Contradiction with Romans 2:13

States that hearers of the law are just before God, which contrasts James 1:22's emphasis on doing.

Romans 2:13: (For not the hearers of the law [are] just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Suggests that saying "Lord, Lord" alone is sufficient, which contradicts James 1:22's emphasis on doing.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:2

Implies that faith alone, without works, is what is required, in contrast to James 1:22's focus on doing.

Galatians 3:2: This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

Emphasizes salvation through faith alone, not works, which conflicts with the call to action in James 1:22.

Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in James 1:22 might arise if someone reads it but fails to apply its teachings in real life. This inconsistency lies in knowing what is right but not acting on it, creating a gap between belief and action.

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