Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 22:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 22:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 22:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Joshua, he is telling the people that they listened well to everything Moses and God asked them to do, following all the instructions carefully. Joshua is happy with them for being very good and obedient.

Joshua 22:2: And said unto them, Ye have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you:

Contradiction with James 4:17

This verse contradicts the notion of complete obedience by emphasizing the sin involved in knowing good but failing to act on it.

James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:24

This verse suggests it is impossible to serve two masters, contradicting the idea of unwavering obedience in Joshua 22:2 by implying divided loyalty.

Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Contradiction with Romans 7:15

Paul describes acting against one's convictions, contradicting the illustration of perfect obedience in Joshua 22:2.

Romans 7:15: For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. [allow: Gr. know]

Contradiction with Galatians 5:17

This verse highlights the conflict between the flesh and the Spirit, contradicting the idea of complete obedience without inner struggle.

Galatians 5:17: For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
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