Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 40:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 40:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 40:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the author of the book, he feels happy to do what God wants because he has God's teachings deep inside him. It's like having a special rulebook in his heart that guides him to do good things.

Psalms 40:8: I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law [is] within my heart. [within...: Heb. in the midst of my bowels]

Contradiction with Romans 7:15

This verse discusses the struggle between doing what is desired and what is actually done, indicating conflict with the idea of delighting in God's law as mentioned in Psalms 40:8.

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 Galatians 5:17

This verse talks about the conflict between the flesh and the Spirit, contrasting with the seamless delight in God's law expressed in Psalms 40:8.

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 James 4:1

This verse speaks about internal conflicts and desires warring within, which contradicts the harmonious delight in doing God's will in Psalms 40:8.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Romans 8:7

This describes the carnal mind as being hostile toward God and not submissive to His law, conflicting with the delight in God's law mentioned in Psalms 40:8.

Romans 8:7: Because the carnal mind [is] enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. [the carnal...: Gr. the minding of the flesh]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26

This verse warns against willful sin after knowing the truth, suggesting a contradiction to the delight and willingness to follow God's law as expressed in Psalms 40:8.

Hebrews 10:26: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
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