Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
This verse states that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, which contradicts the idea that God creates the wicked for the day of evil in Proverbs 16:4.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4
This verse mentions that God desires all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth, which contradicts the idea that God makes the wicked specifically for destruction.
1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse explains that God is patient and does not want anyone to perish but for everyone to come to repentance, which contrasts with the idea that some are made for destruction.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with James 1:13
This verse states that God does not tempt anyone to do evil, which contrasts with the idea that God creates the wicked for a purpose of evil.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with John 3:17
This verse says that God did not send His son to condemn the world but to save it, which contradicts the notion that God creates people expressly for condemnation.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
This verse declares God is love, which contradicts the idea that love would create someone for the purpose of evil.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Paradox #1
Proverbs 16:4 talks about how God has a purpose for everything, even the wicked. Some people see a contradiction here because it might seem like if God controls everything, including evil actions, then humans don't really have free will. This makes people wonder how God can hold people responsible for their bad actions if He planned them that way. So, it raises questions about how free will and divine planning work together.
Paradox #2
Some people see a contradiction with the idea that a good, loving God would create anything for a bad purpose or for destruction. It raises questions about free will and whether people are truly responsible for their actions if everything is part of a divine plan.
Paradox #3
Some people find a contradiction in how this verse suggests that God has a purpose for everything, including those who do evil. This can seem inconsistent with the idea of free will, where individuals make their own choices without God's direct governing purpose over wrongdoing. Others see a conflict with the concept of a loving and just God creating or allowing evil to serve a purpose.
Paradox #4
Some people might see a contradiction with the belief in a benevolent, all-good creator. The verse suggests that everything, even bad events or evil people, is created for a purpose. This can conflict with the scientific or philosophical view that emphasizes free will and randomness in natural events, without attributing them to a divine purpose.
Paradox #5
The potential contradiction in Proverbs 16:4 could arise from the idea that if everything is made for a purpose, including the wicked for a day of trouble, it could be seen as conflicting with the belief in free will and moral responsibility. This might create tension between the idea of people being destined to do wrong and the belief that individuals choose their actions and are accountable for them.