Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 95:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 95:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 95:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, don't be stubborn and refuse to listen to God like the people did long ago when they were in the desert. Instead, keep your heart open and trust in God's guidance.

Psalms 95:8: Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, [and] as [in] the day of temptation in the wilderness: [provocation: Heb. contention]

Contradiction with Matthew 11:29

Psalms 95:8 warns against hardening hearts, while Matthew 11:29 speaks of finding rest through a gentle and humble heart, suggesting a softer approach.

Matthew 11:29: Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 36:26

Ezekiel promises a new heart and spirit to replace a hardened heart, implying transformation rather than warning.

Ezekiel 36:26: A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.

Contradiction with Romans 2:5

Romans discusses the wrath due to a hard and impenitent heart, whereas Psalms 95:8 warns to avoid the hardening entirely.

Romans 2:5: But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;
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