Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 11:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 11:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 11:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, if you think about good things in your heart and reach out to God, He will listen to you. It's like getting ready to talk to a friend who really cares about you.

Job 11:13: If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands toward him;

Contradiction with James 4:8

While Job 11:13 suggests preparing one's heart and reaching out to God, James 4:8 emphasizes that God will draw near to you if you draw near to Him, implying a more mutual relationship rather than preparation being solely one's responsibility.

James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Job 11:13 implies preparation and reaching out is necessary, while Matthew 11:28 invites those who are weary simply to come without prior preparation, suggesting rest and acceptance.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:1

This verse invites everyone to come freely without preconditions, contrasting Job 11:13's implication of needing to ready one's heart.

Isaiah 55:1: Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

Contradiction with Romans 5:8

This verse emphasizes that God shows love towards us while we are still sinners, opposing the notion implied in Job 11:13 that preparation is required.

Romans 5:8: But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

Salvation is described as a gift through grace, not by works or actions like 'preparing the heart,' in contrast to Job 11:13.

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