Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall, contradicting the idea of elevation.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted, contradicts the notion of elevation without humility.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with James 4:6
God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble, contradicting elevation for the proud.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with Luke 14:11
For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted, contradicts self-exaltation leading to elevation.
Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.