Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 5:9-11
These verses suggest not to associate with immoral people, even if they are Christians, which creates a nuanced allowance for interaction in certain contexts, seemingly contradicting the straightforward avoidance of the path of the wicked in Proverbs 4:14.
1 Corinthians 5:9-11: I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators:
Contradiction with Mark 2:15-17
Jesus dining with sinners appears to contradict the instruction to avoid the path of the wicked, as He actively engaged with those considered unrighteous.
Mark 2:15-17: And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.
Contradiction with Matthew 9:10-11
Jesus' willingness to eat with tax collectors and sinners contrasts with the instruction in Proverbs to avoid the wicked, emphasizing instead a mission to save them.
Matthew 9:10-11: And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
Contradiction with John 17:14-18
Jesus speaks of sending His followers into the world, not to be of the world but to engage and witness, which appears to conflict with the directive to avoid the path of the wicked entirely.
John 17:14-18: I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
Contradiction with Luke 15:1-2
Here, Jesus is criticized for welcoming sinners, suggesting a tension between his approach and the advice in Proverbs to avoid the wicked.
Luke 15:1-2: Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.