Contradiction with Romans 6:18
While Psalms 116:16 speaks of being the servant of the Lord with freedom from bonds, Romans 6:18 talks about becoming "the servants of righteousness," potentially suggesting a shift in servitude.
Romans 6:18: Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
Contradiction with John 8:34
Psalms 116:16 conveys liberation and servitude to God, yet John 8:34 describes anyone who commits sin as a servant of sin, introducing a contrasting notion of bondage.
John 8:34: Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
Contradiction with Galatians 4:7
This verse suggests a transformation from servitude to sonship through God, which may contrast with the acceptance of being a servant as expressed in Psalms 116:16.
Galatians 4:7: Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 2:20
While Psalms 116:16 acknowledges servitude to God, Jeremiah 2:20 records rebellion against servitude, contrasting willing service with rejection of bondage.
Jeremiah 2:20: For of old time I have broken thy yoke, [and] burst thy bands; and thou saidst, I will not transgress; when upon every high hill and under every green tree thou wanderest, playing the harlot. [transgress: or, serve]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:25
This raises the question of God's fairness, contrasting the trust and dedication in service found in Psalms 116:16 with doubts about justice.
Ezekiel 18:25: Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. Hear now, O house of Israel; Is not my way equal? are not your ways unequal?