Contradiction with James 4:3
This verse contradicts Luke 11:9 by stating that you ask and do not receive because you ask with wrong motives, suggesting that not all who ask will receive.
James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:8-9
Here, Paul asked for something to be removed, but God denied the request, emphasizing sufficiency in grace rather than granting the request.
2 Corinthians 12:8-9: For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
This verse implies not everyone who asks or calls upon the Lord will enter the kingdom, emphasizing doing the will of the Father rather than simply asking.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:16
God tells Jeremiah not to pray for the people because He will not hear, contrasting the promise that asking leads to receiving.
Jeremiah 7:16: Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15
God states that when many prayers are made, He will not listen, contrasting the promise of receiving through asking.
Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction between the promise of receiving what you ask for and real-life experiences where prayers seem unanswered. This could lead to questions about the nature of prayer, faith, and God's will.
Paradox #2
Some people argue that Luke 11:9, which promises that asking, seeking, and knocking will lead to receiving, finding, and doors opening, seems to contradict experiences where prayers go unanswered. It might conflict with verses that suggest God sometimes doesn't grant requests if they aren't in alignment with His will or if there are other reasons for withholding them.
Paradox #3
Some people see a contradiction between "Luke 11:9" and their real-life experiences because the verse might seem to suggest that people will always get what they ask for. In reality, people's prayers or requests aren't always fulfilled. This can lead to questions about the promise made in the verse compared to the outcomes people experience.
Paradox #4
The potential scientific conflict could be the implication that simply asking or seeking will lead to receiving or finding tangible results or outcomes, which may not align with the scientific understanding that effort alone does not guarantee specific results due to various unpredictable factors. Scientific processes rely on evidence, experimentation, and often factors beyond human control, which this idea does not account for.
Paradox #5
The potential contradiction in Luke 11:9 can arise from the concept of prayer and asking for what one desires. It might conflict with the idea that not all prayers are answered as expected or that some wishes may be selfish or harmful. This could lead to confusion about why certain requests are granted and others are not, potentially creating a perceived inconsistency in how prayers are addressed.