Contradictions and Paradoxes in James 5:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of James 5:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts James 5:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to James, if a friend makes a mistake and forgets what is right, and you help them to see the truth again, it's a good and kind thing to do. Helping each other stay on the right path is important.

James 5:19: Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:13

This verse suggests that confessing sins and forsaking them leads to mercy, whereas James 5:19 focuses on turning a sinner from error, implying a different aspect of dealing with sin.

Proverbs 28:13: He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

This verse advises against judging others, which seems contrary to the act of pointing out someone’s error as suggested in James 5:19.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:5

This verse emphasizes individual responsibility for one's own burdens, which contrasts with the communal responsibility suggested in James 5:19.

Galatians 6:5: For every man shall bear his own burden.

Contradiction with Romans 14:4

It states that each person stands or falls to their own master, which contradicts the idea of intervening in another's spiritual journey as in James 5:19.

Romans 14:4: Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:12

This verse warns individuals to take heed lest they fall, focusing on self-examination more than correcting others, unlike James 5:19.

1 Corinthians 10:12: Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:29-30

These verses suggest leaving the wheat and tares to grow together until judgment, contrasting with the proactive correction of sin in James 5:19.

Matthew 13:29-30: But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.
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