Contradiction with Matthew 5:22
This verse suggests that being angry with someone without cause is comparable to a serious sin, implying that even the intent, like the thought of foolishness, is judged seriously.
Matthew 5:22: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. [Raca: that is, Vain fellow]
Contradiction with James 1:14-15
This passage describes how desire and temptation lead to sin and death, suggesting that evil intentions or thoughts do not result immediately in sin without a progression of actions.
James 1:14-15: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
This verse asserts that nothing is unclean in itself, including thoughts, contrasting with Proverbs 24:9 which categorizes the thought of foolishness as sin.
Romans 14:14: I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that [there is] nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him [it is] unclean. [unclean: Gr. common]
Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
Jesus explains that what enters the mouth doesn't defile a man, but what comes out of the mouth defiles him, stressing spoken actions rather than mere thoughts.
Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
Paradox #1
Proverbs 24:9 suggests that even thinking of doing wrong is sinful, which could lead to a moral conflict. This idea might seem inconsistent with the belief that only actions, not thoughts, should be judged. Holding people accountable for their thoughts could contradict the principles of free will and personal internal struggle without consequence.