Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
Suggests that whoever exalts himself will be humbled, while James 4:10 encourages humility with the promise of being lifted up by God.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:17
States that "the loftiness of man shall be bowed down," which could be seen as a contradiction where exaltation is not promised but only humbling.
Isaiah 2:17: And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low: and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.
Contradiction with Luke 14:11
Similar to Matthew 23:12, it states those who exalt themselves will be humbled, contrasting the result of humility in James 4:10, which is elevation by God.
Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
Warns that pride comes before destruction, which can suggest a contradiction in outcomes, as James 4:10 promises uplifting through humility, with no mention of the downfall of non-humility.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:6
Though it aligns with the theme of humility, it introduces the concept of time ("in due time") as a factor for being exalted, which James 4:10 does not mention.
1 Peter 5:6: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: