Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 7:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 7:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 7:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus is saying that bad thoughts and actions like stealing, wanting what others have, and being mean can come from inside our hearts. He teaches that we should try to have good hearts so we can do good things.

Mark 7:21: Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: [covetousness...: Gr. covetousnesses, wickednesses]

Contradiction with 1 John 3:9

This verse states that whoever is born of God does not commit sin, which contradicts Mark 7:21's assertion about the evil originating from within a person's heart.

1 John 3:9: Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. [is born: or, has been born]

Contradiction with Romans 5:12

This verse attributes the entrance of sin into the world to one man's actions, contradicting the emphasis on individual evil thoughts from within in Mark 7:21.

Romans 5:12: Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: [for that: or, in whom]

Contradiction with James 1:17

This verse suggests that every good and perfect gift comes from above, including pure and good thoughts, which contrasts with the negative, evil thoughts described as originating from within a person in Mark 7:21.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 36:26

This verse promises a new heart and spirit from God, contradicting the notion that evil originates inherently from within a person as described in Mark 7:21.

Ezekiel 36:26: A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:8

This verse encourages believers to think on things that are true, honest, and pure, which contradicts the depiction of internal evil thoughts in Mark 7:21.

Philippians 4:8: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things. [honest: or, venerable]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Mark 7:21 might arise from the idea that it conveys all evil thoughts and actions originate from within a person, which could conflict with beliefs that external influences and environments also play a significant role in shaping behavior. Some might see this as inconsistent with the view that people can be good or bad based on their surroundings and experiences, not just their inner nature.

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