Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 14:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 14:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 14:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, some people choose special days and foods to honor God, and others do not, but both ways are okay if they do it to thank and please God. It’s like when you and your friend might both draw different pictures for your parents, but both are done with love.

Romans 14:6: He that regardeth the day, regardeth [it] unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard [it]. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks. [regardeth: or, observeth]

Contradiction with Galatians 4:10

This verse criticizes the observance of days, suggesting that it is unnecessary and implies legalism, which contradicts Romans 14:6 where observing days is seen as acceptable if done for the Lord.

Galatians 4:10: Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16

This verse advises against letting others judge you for observing specific days, suggesting freedom from such practices, whereas Romans 14:6 supports the practice if done in honor of the Lord.

Colossians 2:16: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]

Contradiction with Matthew 12:8

This verse declares Jesus as the Lord of the Sabbath, potentially implying the observance of specific sacred days under Christ's authority, which may contradict the autonomy given in Romans 14:6 to observe or not observe days based on personal conviction.

Matthew 12:8: For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in this verse could be seen as the tension between personal conviction and communal belief. It encourages individuals to follow their own conscience in matters of personal practice, like eating habits or observing special days. This could lead to inconsistency because different people might interpret and act on their faith differently, potentially causing disagreements or confusion within a community about what is considered correct behavior.

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