Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9
Contradicts Psalms 145:19 by stating that if one turns away from hearing the law, even their prayer is an abomination, implying not all who fear or seek God will have their desires fulfilled.
Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
Contradiction with James 4:3
Indicates that people ask and do not receive because they ask with wrong motives, suggesting not all desires of those who fear God are granted.
James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2
Explains that iniquities can separate individuals from God, implying that He may not always hear their calls even if they seek Him.
Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:44
Suggests that prayers can be blocked, contradicting the idea that God always fulfills the desires of those who fear Him.
Lamentations 3:44: Thou hast covered thyself with a cloud, that [our] prayer should not pass through.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
States that not everyone who acknowledges God will enter the kingdom of heaven, implying that simply fearing Him doesn't guarantee receiving one's desires.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Paradox #1
Psalms 145:19 suggests that God fulfills the desires of those who fear Him. A potential doctrinal inconsistency might arise when considering verses that discuss unanswered prayers or suffering among believers, suggesting that not all desires or requests are fulfilled. This could appear contradictory to some readers.
Paradox #2
The contradiction might arise from the idea that all desires of those who are devout or faithful are fulfilled. Scientifically, this is inconsistent because desires and outcomes depend on numerous factors, including chance, effort, and natural laws, rather than just faith or worship. Additionally, not all prayers or desires result in the intended outcome, which contradicts the notion of guaranteed fulfillment.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction in the verse could be seen in the idea that God fulfills the desires of those who fear Him. Some might question why an all-loving deity would require fear in order to grant wishes or intervene positively in people's lives, raising concerns about whether this suggests a relationship based on fear rather than pure love.