Contradiction with Romans 5:12
This verse explains that sin entered the world through one man, suggesting collective blame rather than individual cause for suffering, which contrasts with the idea of personal accountability implied in Lamentations 3:39.
Romans 5:12: Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: [for that: or, in whom]
Contradiction with 1 John 1:8
This verse states that claiming to be without sin is self-deception, indicating a universal human condition rather than focusing on individual wrongdoing as the cause of suffering.
1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse emphasizes that individuals will not bear the guilt of others' sins, highlighting personal accountability, which might seem to contradict a broader view of inherited or collective sin.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with John 9:3
In this verse, Jesus says that neither the man nor his parents sinned, but that the situation was to display the works of God, which contrasts with individual culpability or deserved suffering.
John 9:3: Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
Contradiction with Genesis 3:17-19
This passage describes the curse placed upon Adam, which affects all of humanity, implying a collective consequence rather than individual sin causing personal suffering.
Genesis 3:17-19: And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed [is] the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat [of] it all the days of thy life;
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse states that all have sinned, which underscores a universal human failing rather than pinpointing individual blame for suffering.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
This verse claims that there is no one on earth who is righteous, implying universal sinfulness rather than singling out individual reasons for one's suffering.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.