Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
This verse states, "And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted," which could imply that decreasing oneself might lead to exaltation, which is not a decrease.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with Luke 14:11
This verse also says, "For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted," hinting at a paradox where humbling leads to being raised up rather than simply decreasing.
Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
These verses suggest that in weakness (or decrease), one finds strength, suggesting that decreasing is not a simple diminishment.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Contradiction with James 4:10
This verse states, "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up," which may imply that the act of decreasing will result in being lifted up, contradicting the notion of remaining in a state of decrease.
James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.