Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 15:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 15:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 15:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is teaching that all the bad things people think and do, like lying or hurting others, come from inside their hearts. He wants us to understand that our hearts need to be good and loving to do the right things.

Matthew 15:19: For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:

Contradiction with 1 John 3:9

States that whosoever is born of God does not commit sin, contradicting the listing of sins in Matthew 15:19 as possible for followers.

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 James 3:10

Mentions blessings and curses coming from the same mouth, whereas Matthew 15:19 suggests evil comes from within the heart.

James 3:10: Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:23

Advises to keep the heart with all diligence for out of it are the issues of life, contrasting with Matthew 15:19 which ascribes evil thoughts naturally arising from the heart.

Proverbs 4:23: Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it [are] the issues of life. [with...: Heb. above all keeping]

Contradiction with Genesis 1:27

Indicates mankind was created in the image of God, juxtaposing with Matthew 15:19's depiction of the heart's evil inclinations.

Genesis 1:27: So God created man in his [own] image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

Contradiction with Romans 7:15

Paul describes doing what he hates and not doing what he wants, suggesting a struggle not directly addressed in Matthew 15:19's summary of evil deeds.

Romans 7:15: For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. [allow: Gr. know]
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