Contradiction with Jeremiah 5:12
Contradicts Jeremiah 7:4 by showing people falsely believing they are secure because they think God will do nothing against them.
Jeremiah 5:12: They have belied the LORD, and said, [It is] not he; neither shall evil come upon us; neither shall we see sword nor famine:
Contradiction with Matthew 3:9
Contradicts Jeremiah 7:4 by warning not to rely on heritage or the temple as grounds for security, highlighting misplaced trust.
Matthew 3:9: And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to [our] father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 26:4-6
Contradicts Jeremiah 7:4 by emphasizing that disobedience will lead to destruction, not safety assured by the temple.
Jeremiah 26:4-6: And thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD; If ye will not hearken to me, to walk in my law, which I have set before you,
Contradiction with Micah 3:11
Contradicts Jeremiah 7:4 by criticizing leaders who falsely declare peace due to trust in the temple despite wrongdoing.
Micah 3:11: The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the LORD, and say, [Is] not the LORD among us? none evil can come upon us. [and say: Heb. saying]
Paradox #1
The verse in Jeremiah 7:4 warns against trusting in deceptive words and false assurances about safety and security based solely on the presence of the temple. A potential theological conflict could be with beliefs that emphasize the temple or church building itself as inherently protective or powerful, rather than focusing on one's relationship with God and righteous behavior. This can create tension between external, ritualistic practices and inner, genuine faith.
Paradox #2
Jeremiah 7:4 emphasizes that physical structures or places, like the temple, cannot themselves provide safety or justify wrong actions. This can seem to contradict beliefs that focus on religious rituals or symbols as means of salvation or protection. The main conflict here is between trusting in outward symbols versus living with genuine faith and obedience.
Paradox #3
Jeremiah 7:4 warns against placing false trust in religious symbols or institutions, suggesting that just because something is connected to God, it doesn't automatically guarantee protection or favor. A contradiction could arise if someone believes that merely attending religious services or identifying with a religious group is enough to ensure moral righteousness while ignoring personal morality and ethical behavior. This could lead to inconsistency between professed beliefs and actual actions.