Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 5:9-11
This verse advises Christians not to associate with immoral people inside the church, but acknowledges that they may need to interact with immoral people outside of it, which contrasts with the idea of not walking in the counsel of the ungodly.
1 Corinthians 5:9-11: I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators:
Contradiction with Mark 2:15-17
Jesus eats with sinners and tax collectors, focusing on reaching them rather than avoiding them, which contradicts the avoidance encouraged by not standing in the way of sinners.
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 9:10-13
Similar to Mark 2:15-17, Jesus interacts with and teaches sinners, prioritizing mercy over separation from them.
Matthew 9:10-13: 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 Luke 19:7-10
Jesus' interaction with Zacchaeus highlights engaging with sinners for transformation, conflicting with avoiding such association.
Luke 19:7-10: And when they saw [it], they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:19
Jesus is criticized for associating with sinners, which highlights a contrast with the instruction to not sit in the seat of the scornful.
Matthew 11:19: The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.