Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 78:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 78:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 78:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, the people were not being good friends to God because their hearts were not true, and they did not keep their promises to Him.

Psalms 78:37: For their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in his covenant.

Contradiction with James 1:8

This verse states that a double-minded man is unstable in all his ways, contradicting Psalms 78:37 which suggests that despite the Israelites' unfaithfulness, they are still part of God's chosen people.

James 1:8: A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:24

This verse declares that one cannot serve two masters, contrasting with Psalms 78:37 where the Israelites' hearts are not steadfast, yet they remain under God's grace.

Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

These verses urge trust in the Lord with all your heart and not to rely on your own understanding, which contradicts Psalms 78:37's portrayal of the Israelites' unreliable hearts.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9

This verse describes the heart as deceitful and desperately wicked, contradicting Psalms 78:37 which highlights the Israelites' unfaithfulness but continues God's relationship with them.

Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:21

Here, Elijah questions how long people will waver between two opinions, challenging the attitude seen in Psalms 78:37 where the Israelites do not remain faithful in heart yet are part of God's people.

1 Kings 18:21: And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD [be] God, follow him: but if Baal, [then] follow him. And the people answered him not a word. [opinions: or, thoughts]

Contradiction with Revelation 3:16

This verse warns against being lukewarm, contrasting with Psalms 78:37 that acknowledges the Israelites' half-heartedness but does not lead to their rejection by God.

Revelation 3:16: So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:8

This verse criticizes those who honor God with their lips while their hearts are far from Him, providing a contrast to Psalms 78:37 which illustrates inconsistency in devotion yet still involves God's covenant.

Matthew 15:8: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.
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