Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
This verse suggests that it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth, indicating inner purity is more important than external actions, potentially contradicting the focus on charitable acts in Luke 11:41.
Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Similar to Matthew 15:11, these verses indicate that external things do not defile a person, focusing on inner purity, contrasting with the implication of cleansing through giving alms in Luke 11:41.
Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
Contradiction with Matthew 23:25-26
These verses criticize outward cleanliness while being internally corrupt, focusing on internal purity over external actions, which contrasts the emphasis on outward charitable deeds in Luke 11:41.
Matthew 23:25-26: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:16-17
These verses stress washing and cleansing oneself from evil actions and learning to do well by seeking justice, contrasting with the notion of cleansing through acts of giving in Luke 11:41.
Isaiah 1:16-17: Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;
Contradiction with James 2:17-18
Here, faith without works is dead, suggesting that faith, accompanied by action, is what cleanses one, contrasting with the solitary action of giving alms in Luke 11:41.
James 2:17-18: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
This verse states that God looks at the heart, not outward appearances, contrasting with the emphasis on external actions like giving alms in Luke 11:41.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8
This scripture emphasizes that God desires justice, mercy, and humility rather than offerings and sacrifices, contrasting with the focus on charitable giving in Luke 11:41.
Micah 6:6-8: Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, [and] bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? [of a...: Heb. sons of a year?]