Contradiction with Matthew 6:25
Philippians 4:12 discusses contentment in all circumstances, whereas this verse advises against worry about material needs, suggesting a different focus on avoiding concern entirely.
Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
While Philippians 4:12 emphasizes learning to be content with abundance or lack, this verse warns against all forms of greed, implying that focus should be entirely away from material wealth.
Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Contradiction with James 1:10
This verse implies a warning for those who are rich, saying they will fade away, which contrasts with finding contentment in wealth, as suggested in Philippians 4:12.
James 1:10: But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.
Contradiction with Proverbs 30:8-9
These verses express a desire neither for poverty nor riches but just enough, contrasting with Philippians 4:12's message of contentment regardless of abundance or lack.
Proverbs 30:8-9: Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: [convenient...: Heb. of my allowance]
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:8-9
This suggests that having food and clothing, we should be content, warning against the desire to be rich, contrasting with the broader contentment in Philippians 4:12.
1 Timothy 6:8-9: And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.