Contradictions and Paradoxes in James 1:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of James 1:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts James 1:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to James, when someone looks at themselves in a mirror, they might see who they are but quickly forget once they walk away. It teaches that if we don't remember who we are and what we've learned, we might forget to do good things.

James 1:24: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:19

Suggests that a man's heart reflects who he is, unlike James 1:24, which implies that a person forgets their identity upon turning away.

Proverbs 27:19: As in water face [answereth] to face, so the heart of man to man.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 3:18

States that believers are transformed by beholding God, contrary to the idea of forgetting as in James 1:24.

2 Corinthians 3:18: But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, [even] as by the Spirit of the Lord. [by the...: or, of the Lord the Spirit]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:12

Suggests that in the future, clarity will replace partial understanding, opposing the notion of forgetfulness found in James 1:24.

1 Corinthians 13:12: For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. [darkly: Gr. in a riddle]

Contradiction with 2 Peter 1:9

Implies that failing to remember spiritual truths comes from a lack of development, contrasting with the natural forgetfulness implied in James 1:24.

2 Peter 1:9: But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.

Contradiction with Romans 7:15

Describes an internal conflict and lack of understanding of one's actions, rather than a simple forgetfulness as suggested in James 1:24.

Romans 7:15: For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. [allow: Gr. know]
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