Contradictions and Paradoxes in James 2:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of James 2:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts James 2:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to James, if someone in your church doesn't have clothes or food, it's very important to help them. Helping others is a way to show love and kindness, just like Jesus taught.

James 2:15: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

This verse advises to not worry about what to eat or wear, suggesting a focus on spiritual matters over material needs, which might seem to contrast with the need to address physical needs illustrated in James 2:15.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Matthew 26:11

This verse mentions that the poor will always be present, which may imply a continuous, unavoidable situation in contrast to the actionable compassion suggested in James 2:15.

Matthew 26:11: For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in James 2:15 could be seen as addressing the inconsistency of claiming to have faith while not helping those in need. It highlights the conflict between professing belief and failing to take compassionate action.

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