Contradiction with Job 2:7
This verse recounts Job being covered with boils, contradicting the idea that fearing the Lord and turning away from evil always leads to health and healing.
Job 2:7: So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:7-9
Paul speaks of a "thorn in the flesh" that was not removed despite his closeness to God, suggesting that righteousness does not always lead to physical wellness.
2 Corinthians 12:7-9: And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:27
Epaphroditus was sick near to death, challenging the principle that spiritual adherence invariably results in physical healing or health.
Philippians 2:27: For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.