Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:4-7
Contradicts by instructing the exiles to build houses and settle, implying a directive rather than a choice.
Jeremiah 29:4-7: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, unto all that are carried away captives, whom I have caused to be carried away from Jerusalem unto Babylon;
Contradiction with Jeremiah 24:6
Promises God’s oversight and a directive plan for the people, implying limited personal choice.
Jeremiah 24:6: For I will set mine eyes upon them for good, and I will bring them again to this land: and I will build them, and not pull [them] down; and I will plant them, and not pluck [them] up.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:8
Speaks of Abraham moving by faith, not by personal choice or understanding, which indicates a different decision-making process.
Hebrews 11:8: By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
Contradiction with Exodus 3:10
God commands Moses to lead people, indicating a direct order, not a choice.
Exodus 3:10: Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.
Contradiction with Jonah 1:2
God gives Jonah a specific command to go to Nineveh, leaving no room for choice.
Jonah 1:2: Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.
Contradiction with Acts 16:6-7
Paul is prevented by the Holy Spirit from going to certain areas, removing personal choice.
Acts 16:6-7: Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,