Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7
Emphasizes the pursuit of wisdom and understanding, implying it's achieved through personal effort rather than divine intervention.
Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14
Suggests that natural man cannot receive spiritual truths, which contrasts with the notion of understanding being opened directly.
1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:7
Describes people ever learning but never able to come to the knowledge of the truth, contrasting with instant understanding.
2 Timothy 3:7: Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Advises trusting in the Lord and not relying on one's understanding, which differs from having understanding opened.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.