Psalms 119:102 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to the author of the book, the person is saying they have always followed God's rules because God Himself has taught them how important they are. It's like when a parent teaches a child what is right, and the child listens and does it.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

While Psalms 119:102 emphasizes unwavering adherence to instruction, Proverbs 3:5 advises trusting in the Lord rather than one's own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Romans 7:15

This verse highlights the struggle against sinful nature, suggesting inconsistency and failure to keep God's laws, which contradicts the steadfastness in Psalms 119:102.

Romans 7:15: For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. [allow: Gr. know]

Contradiction with James 1:22

Encourages being doers of the word and not hearers only, implying that mere learning of God's judgments is insufficient, contrasting with the implication of unwavering obedience in Psalms 119:102.

James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:17

Illustrates the conflict between the flesh and the Spirit, suggesting an internal struggle contrary to the firm adherence to God's laws as stated in Psalms 119:102.

Galatians 5:17: For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

Declares that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, contradicting the constant adherence implied in Psalms 119:102.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20

Affirms that no one on earth is constantly righteous, which opposes the notion of unfaltering observance noted in Psalms 119:102.

Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:41

Advises vigilance against temptation, indicating human weakness and the need for continual effort, which contrasts with the assured fidelity in Psalms 119:102.

Matthew 26:41: He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.