Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 9:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 9:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 9:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, Christians believe that it's more important to be happy about knowing God and understanding that He is kind, fair, and loves doing what is right. God wants people to delight in these good things because they make Him very happy.

Jeremiah 9:24: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I [am] the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these [things] I delight, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

Proverbs 27:2 encourages individuals to let others praise them rather than praising themselves, which could be seen as conflicting with God's self-glorification in Jeremiah 9:24.

Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Contradiction with Luke 18:14

Luke 18:14 emphasizes humility and being exalted by God, suggesting a focus contrary to the boasting of knowing God in Jeremiah 9:24.

Luke 18:14: I tell you, this man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:31

While 1 Corinthians 1:31 encourages boasting in the Lord, it emphasizes the Lord's wisdom and righteousness as opposed to Jeremiah 9:24's focus on understanding God's attributes.

1 Corinthians 1:31: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Matthew 6:1 warns against performing righteous acts to be seen by others, contrasting with the notion of glorying in understanding and knowing God in Jeremiah 9:24.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]
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