Contradictions and Paradoxes in James 3:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of James 3:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts James 3:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to James, just like a small piece in a horse's mouth can guide the horse, our small tongues can guide what we say and do. This means we should use our words carefully because they are powerful.

James 3:3: Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

James 3:3 suggests that humans have control (like a bridle), whereas Proverbs 16:9 states that the Lord directs our steps, implying divine control rather than human control.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:27

James 3:3 emphasizes human ability to control, while Matthew 6:27 questions the ability of human control over trivial things like adding height to oneself.

Matthew 6:27: Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

Contradiction with Romans 7:18

James 3:3 implies human mastery over actions, but Romans 7:18 highlights human inability to do good despite intentions, suggesting a lack of control.

Romans 7:18: For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but [how] to perform that which is good I find not.
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