Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 14:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 14:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 14:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Christians should welcome people who are still learning about their faith without arguing or judging them. It's important to be kind and patient with them.

Romans 14:1: Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, [but] not to doubtful disputations. [not...: or, not to judge his doubtful thoughts]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 5:11

This verse advises not to associate with anyone who is called a brother but is living in sin, contradicting Romans 14:1 which encourages welcoming those weak in faith without passing judgment.

1 Corinthians 5:11: But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:6

This verse instructs believers to withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly, which contrasts with the idea of accepting the weak in faith.

2 Thessalonians 3:6: Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:9

This verse emphasizes the importance of maintaining the truth in the gospel, warning against perverting it, which can contradict setting aside disputes over doubtful matters.

Galatians 1:9: As we said before, so say I now again, If any [man] preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

Contradiction with Matthew 18:17

This verse advises treating a sinning brother as a heathen and tax collector if they refuse to listen, which opposes the welcoming approach of Romans 14:1.

Matthew 18:17: And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell [it] unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:5

This verse instructs believers to withdraw from people of corrupt minds, contradicting the notion of accepting them without judgment.

1 Timothy 6:5: Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. [Perverse...: or, Gallings one of another]

Contradiction with Titus 3:10

This verse advises rejecting a divisive person after warning them, which contrasts with the instruction in Romans 14:1 to not pass judgment on debatable issues.

Titus 3:10: A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;
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