Contradictions and Paradoxes in James 4:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of James 4:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts James 4:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to James, fights and arguments between people happen because they want things for themselves and these strong wishes inside them make them upset. It's like when you really want a toy and feel grumpy if you can't have it.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Galatians 5:22

Galatians 5:22 lists love, peace, and gentleness as fruits of the Spirit, which contradicts the idea of "wars and fightings" mentioned in James 4:1.

Galatians 5:22: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse advises to live peaceably with all men, contradicting the strife and conflicts described in James 4:1.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

The Beatitudes call peacemakers blessed, contrasting with the conflicts and wars referenced in James 4:1.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

This verse states that when a person's ways please the Lord, He makes even their enemies to be at peace with them, opposing the quarrels mentioned in James 4:1.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:11

This verse encourages seeking peace and pursuing it, which is at odds with the wars and fightings noted in James 4:1.

1 Peter 3:11: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

States that God is not the author of confusion but of peace, contradicting the discord described in James 4:1.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
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