Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:2
This verse declares life as vanity, which contrasts with Philippians 3:14's futuristic pursuit of a high calling.
Ecclesiastes 1:2: Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:34
Advises against worrying about the future, while Philippians 3:14 focuses on pressing towards a future goal.
Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
Contradiction with Luke 12:19
Encourages one to take ease and enjoy present life, contradicting the forward striving in Philippians 3:14.
Luke 12:19: And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, [and] be merry.
Contradiction with James 4:13-14
Warns about making future plans without acknowledging uncertainty, contrasting with the assured forward press in Philippians 3:14.
James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
Advises to lay up treasures in heaven, differing from the idea of striving toward a singular future prize in Philippians 3:14.
Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: