Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 7:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 7:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 7:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling people that if they change and start doing good things, like being fair and kind to each other, then everything will be better. It means trying your best to do what is right and to help others.

Jeremiah 7:5: For if ye throughly amend your ways and your doings; if ye throughly execute judgment between a man and his neighbour;

Contradiction with Luke 6:37

This verse encourages not judging others, contrasting with the directive in Jeremiah 7:5 to amend ways and actions, which implies judgment of current behavior.

Luke 6:37: Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

This passage emphasizes salvation by grace through faith, not works, which contradicts the emphasis on amending deeds in Jeremiah 7:5 for positive change.

Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

This verse supports justification by faith apart from deeds, contrasting with Jeremiah 7:5's advocacy for amending ways and actions.

Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Contradiction with Galatians 2:16

The emphasis in this verse is on justification by faith, not by the law or actions, which contradicts the call for amending deeds in Jeremiah 7:5.

Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

Contradiction with James 2:24

Although it states faith needs works, the primary contradiction is in the context that works alone, as suggested in Jeremiah 7:5, aren't sufficient without faith.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:6

This verse emphasizes faith as essential to please God, which can contradict the implication in Jeremiah 7:5 that amending ways and actions is key.

Hebrews 11:6: But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
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