Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27
This verse suggests that God chooses the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, indicating a preference for humility over earthly wisdom.
1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
This verse states that with much wisdom comes much sorrow, and more knowledge increases grief, suggesting a downside to wisdom.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:25
This passage reveals Jesus praising God for hiding things from the wise and understanding, suggesting that God values revelation to the simple over the wise.
Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:18-19
These verses express that the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, indicating a contrast between divine and worldly wisdom.
1 Corinthians 3:18-19: Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7
This verse advises not to be wise in your own eyes, implying that self-reliant wisdom is flawed or insufficient.
Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.