Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:26-29
While Luke 7:4 suggests the centurion is deserving, this passage emphasizes that God chooses the unlikely and those not considered wise or strong, implying human merit is not the basis for His actions.
1 Corinthians 1:26-29: For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, [are called]:
Contradiction with Romans 3:10-12
In contrast to the deserving plea in Luke 7:4, this passage states that no one is righteous or deserving, contradicting the idea that human merit can influence divine favor.
Romans 3:10-12: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
Contradicting the worthiness mentioned in Luke 7:4, this verse declares that all our righteous acts are like filthy rags, challenging any notion of being inherently deserving.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
Opposing the human worthiness plea in Luke 7:4, this passage emphasizes that salvation and favor are due to grace and not works, countering any idea of earning divine assistance.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Romans 11:6
While Luke 7:4 implies deserving action based on works, this verse explains that grace is not based on works, otherwise grace would not be grace, thus creating a contradiction with ideas of earned merit.
Romans 11:6: And if by grace, then [is it] no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if [it be] of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.