Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
This verse states that God causes the sun to rise on the evil and the good, suggesting no special protection.
Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:2
This verse claims the same fate awaits both the righteous and the wicked, contradicting special divine protection for the righteous.
Ecclesiastes 9:2: All [things come] alike to all: [there is] one event to the righteous, and to the wicked; to the good and to the clean, and to the unclean; to him that sacrificeth, and to him that sacrificeth not: as [is] the good, so [is] the sinner; [and] he that sweareth, as [he] that feareth an oath.
Contradiction with Psalm 73:3-5
These verses highlight how the wicked often prosper without issues, challenging the idea that God places a special hedge around the righteous.
Psalm 73:3-5: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
Advises against storing treasures on Earth due to their vulnerability, indicating earthly protection is not assured by God.
Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12
States that all who live godly lives will suffer persecution, contradicting the idea of a protective hedge.
2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
Contradiction with John 16:33
Jesus tells us that we will have trouble in the world, which suggests lack of a protective barrier.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Contradiction with Hebrews 12:6
Indicates that God disciplines those He loves, implying trials come to the righteous too, contradicting constant protection.
Hebrews 12:6: For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 4:12-13
Encourages believers not to be surprised by fiery trials, conflicting with the idea of continuous divine shielding.
1 Peter 4:12-13: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:7-9
Paul speaks of a thorn in his flesh, a messenger of Satan, which God allowed for a purpose, contradicting complete protection.
2 Corinthians 12:7-9: And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
Contradiction with Acts 14:22
Paul and Barnabas tell disciples they must go through many hardships, in contrast with the notion of divine safeguarding.
Acts 14:22: Confirming the souls of the disciples, [and] exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
Paradox #1
Job 1:10 talks about God's protection and blessings over Job. A potential doctrinal conflict might arise when compared to the idea that suffering and hardship also come from God for growth or testing, as seen in other parts of the Bible. Some might see a contradiction between God's protection and the presence of suffering in a faithful person's life. However, many believe these aspects coexist in the complexity of faith.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in Job 1:10 could be seen in the idea of God providing special protection and blessings to Job, which might raise questions about fairness. It could seem inconsistent if some people think that God shows favoritism to certain individuals while others suffer despite being good or faithful. This might lead to wondering why God allows suffering for some and protection for others.