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.