Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
Emphasizes storing treasures in heaven rather than focusing on a physical dwelling place for God.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Acts 7:48
Suggests that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, contrasting the desire for a physical habitation.
Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
Contradiction with Isaiah 66:1
Indicates that heaven is God's throne and earth is His footstool, questioning the necessity of a specific place on earth.
Isaiah 66:1: Thus saith the LORD, The heaven [is] my throne, and the earth [is] my footstool: where [is] the house that ye build unto me? and where [is] the place of my rest?
Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27
Acknowledges that even the highest heaven cannot contain God, questioning the adequacy of a material habitation.
1 Kings 8:27: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?
Contradiction with John 4:24
States that God is a spirit and should be worshiped in spirit and truth, which may imply that a physical house is unnecessary.
John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.