Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse states that all have sinned, implying that reliance on the flesh (as in Philippians 3:4) is futile.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
It declares that all human righteousness is as filthy rags, contradicting confidence in the flesh.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
This verse states that one who trusts in man and the flesh is cursed, opposing confidence in the flesh.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
It advises trust in the Lord instead of one's own understanding, opposing confidence in the flesh.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:29
This verse claims no flesh should glory in God's presence, contrasting with putting confidence in the flesh.
1 Corinthians 1:29: That no flesh should glory in his presence.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:14
It emphasizes boasting only in the cross of Christ, not in the flesh, contradicting Philippians 3:4.
Galatians 6:14: But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. [by whom: or, whereby]