Contradiction with Psalm 46:1
This verse describes God as a "very present help in trouble," contradicting the notion of not receiving help or support.
Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]
Contradiction with Psalm 91:7-10
These verses promise protection and safety, contradicting the experience of defeat and scattering.
Psalm 91:7-10: A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
This verse encourages strength and fearlessness because God will not forsake His people, contrasting with the experience of being forsaken.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
This verse assures believers they should not fear because God is with them, opposing the idea of being allowed to be defeated.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Romans 8:31
This verse states, "If God be for us, who can be against us?" directly contradicting the experience of being turned away from by God.
Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
Contradiction with Psalm 121:7-8
These verses declare that the Lord will preserve from evil and ensure going out and coming in are protected, clashing with the defeat and plundering experience.
Psalm 121:7-8: The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.