Contradiction with Romans 3:28
This verse states that a person is justified by faith without the deeds of the law, which can contradict the emphasis in James 1:25 on doing the work for justification.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
This verse argues that a person is not justified by the works of the law but by faith, which contrasts with James 1:25’s focus on being blessed through action and adherence to the law.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
It suggests that salvation is by grace through faith, not by works, potentially contradicting the emphasis on being blessed by doing found in James 1:25.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Titus 3:5
States that salvation is not by works of righteousness, which could be seen as contradicting the theme of being blessed by continuing in the work in James 1:25.
Titus 3:5: Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Contradiction with John 6:29
Suggests that the work of God is to believe in Jesus, potentially conflicting with James 1:25, which emphasizes continuing and doing the work for blessing.
John 6:29: Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.