Contradiction with Matthew 5:20
This verse emphasizes the need for righteousness that exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, contrasting with Jesus associating with sinners in Luke 15:1.
Matthew 5:20: For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed [the righteousness] of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:33
Warns that bad company corrupts good morals, suggesting avoidance of associating with sinners unlike Jesus does in Luke 15:1.
1 Corinthians 15:33: Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14
Advises not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, which contrasts with Jesus welcoming sinners in Luke 15:1.
2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
Contradiction with James 4:4
States that friendship with the world is enmity with God, which contradicts the acceptance of sinners found in Luke 15:1.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:6
Highlights that claiming fellowship with God while walking in darkness is lying, contrasting the notion of sinners approaching Jesus in Luke 15:1.
1 John 1:6: If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: