Contradiction with Luke 9:62
This verse emphasizes the importance of not looking back, which aligns with Philippians 3:13, but the contradiction comes in the sense of total commitment to moving forward without reflecting on the past, contradicting the notion of learning from past experiences.
Luke 9:62: And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:9
Implying there is nothing new under the sun suggests a cyclical nature of life that contradicts the idea of focusing solely on future goals without regard for past occurrences.
Ecclesiastes 1:9: The thing that hath been, it [is that] which shall be; and that which is done [is] that which shall be done: and [there is] no new [thing] under the sun.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:4
Encourages self-reflection and taking pride in one's past work, which could be seen as contradictory to the idea of forgetting what is behind as suggested in Philippians 3:13.
Galatians 6:4: But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
Contradiction with Hebrews 12:1
Encourages letting go of past sins, which aligns with moving forward, but it also emphasizes the importance of endurance, possibly suggesting a focus on past struggles to fuel future perseverance.
Hebrews 12:1: Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset [us], and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:11
Reminds believers to learn from the past examples, which can contradict the notion of forgetting past events encouraged by Philippians 3:13.
1 Corinthians 10:11: Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. [ensamples: or, types]