Contradiction with John 14:16
This verse states that the Holy Spirit will abide with believers forever, implying a permanent presence contrary to the fear of being cast away in Psalm 51:11.
John 14:16: And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
This verse promises that God will never leave nor forsake believers, contradicting the plea in Psalm 51:11 not to be cast away from God's presence.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39
These verses affirm that nothing can separate believers from the love of God, which opposes the idea in Psalm 51:11 of being separated from God's presence.
Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Contradiction with Matthew 28:20
Jesus promises to be with His followers always, even to the end of the age, contradicting the concern of being cast away in Psalm 51:11.
Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.
Contradiction with Ephesians 1:13-14
These verses assure that believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of their inheritance, suggesting the Spirit's continual presence rather than removal as feared in Psalm 51:11.
Ephesians 1:13-14: In whom ye also [trusted], after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
Paradox #1
Psalms 51:11 talks about not wanting to be cast away from God's presence and not wanting His Holy Spirit to be taken away. Some people might see a conflict with this verse in light of New Testament teachings that suggest believers have the Holy Spirit permanently dwelling in them. For instance, verses like Ephesians 1:13-14 indicate that the Holy Spirit is a guarantee or seal for those who believe, implying permanence. This could seem inconsistent with the fear of losing the Holy Spirit expressed in Psalms.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in Psalms 51:11 might arise for those who believe that God's spirit is omnipresent and permanent in a believer's life. The verse suggests the possibility of God withdrawing his presence, which could seem inconsistent with the belief in God's unfailing and ever-present nature. This can lead to a tension between the idea of a loving, constant God and the fear of divine abandonment.