Contradiction with 1 John 4:4
This verse emphasizes the indwelling power of God within believers, suggesting that the presence of evil cannot easily reclaim them, contrasting with the vulnerability to repossession described in Matthew 12:45.
1 John 4:4: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
Contradiction with John 10:28
This verse promises eternal security for believers who shall never be snatched away, contradicting the idea of being overtaken by evil spirits again as in Matthew 12:45.
John 10:28: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:17
This verse speaks of becoming a new creation in Christ, implying a transformation that should not revert to a former worse state as described in Matthew 12:45.
2 Corinthians 5:17: Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. [he is: or, let him be]
Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39
This passage assures that nothing can separate believers from the love of God, contradicting the idea that one might be subjected to greater evil as described in Matthew 12:45.
Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction with the idea of salvation and change. Matthew 12:45 talks about a person becoming worse after getting rid of evil but then allowing it back. This could seem to go against the belief that once a person is saved or cleansed spiritually, they should remain better or protected. This might seem inconsistent with the promise of lasting transformation or divine protection in other parts of the Bible.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in that verse could be seen as the idea that getting rid of a bad habit or behavior might lead to even worse outcomes if nothing positive fills the void. It suggests that simply removing something negative isn't enough; one must also strive to improve or fill one's life with good. This can be seen as conflicting because it implies that people can be worse off after trying to better themselves if they're not careful about what they replace the bad with.