Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 115:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 115:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 115:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, this verse teaches that we should not take credit for good things, but instead, we should thank God because He is kind and always tells the truth. It reminds us that God's love and honesty are the reasons we give Him praise.

Psalms 115:1: Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, [and] for thy truth's sake.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Matthew 6:1 emphasizes doing good works in secret to avoid seeking glory from others, contrasting with the idea of giving glory to the name of God.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

Isaiah 42:8 states that God will not share His glory, contradicting the notion in Psalms 115:1 of glory being given to God's name.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:31

1 Corinthians 10:31 highlights doing everything for the glory of God, which might seem to emphasize individual actions bringing glory rather than attributing it solely to God's name as in Psalms 115:1.

1 Corinthians 10:31: Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

Contradiction with John 12:43

John 12:43 discusses how people loved human praise more than God's, which could contrast with the directive to give glory to God in Psalms 115:1.

John 12:43: For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

Philippians 2:3 suggests doing nothing out of vain conceit, potentially conflicting with Psalms 115:1 if seeking glory for God is done with personal ego attached.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
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