Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 1:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 1:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 1:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this verse means that we should not follow bad people or do wrong things like they do. Instead, we should make good choices and stay away from trouble.

Proverbs 1:15: My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path:

Contradiction with John 13:34

This verse encourages love and unity among people, which might seem contradictory to the cautioning against following others' paths in Proverbs 1:15.

John 13:34: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

Contradiction with Romans 12:10

Emphasizing loving one another with brotherly affection and honoring each other could be seen as in contrast to the warning about consenting to others' ways in Proverbs 1:15.

Romans 12:10: [Be] kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; [with...: or, in the love of the brethren]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:41

Advising going the extra mile with someone could contradict the advising to refrain from following potentially harmful paths in Proverbs 1:15.

Matthew 5:41: And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 9:22

Paul's willingness to be all things to all people for the sake of the gospel might contradict the advising not to walk in others' ways as in Proverbs 1:15.

1 Corinthians 9:22: To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all [men], that I might by all means save some.
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