Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 28:9
This verse suggests that those who seek God will find Him, which implies an understanding and pursuit of God.
1 Chronicles 28:9: And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
This verse encourages seeking and promises that those who seek will find, indicating that people do have the ability to seek God.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:29
This passage states that if people seek God with all their heart and soul, they will find Him, implying that people can indeed seek God.
Deuteronomy 4:29: But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find [him], if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.
Contradiction with Romans 10:20
This verse, quoting Isaiah, states that God was found by those who did not seek Him and revealed to those who did not ask for Him, which might suggest an apparent contradiction if people initially have no understanding yet come to find God.
Romans 10:20: But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me.
Paradox #1
Romans 3:11 could be seen as conflicting with the idea that people can seek God on their own. Some parts of the Bible suggest that humans have the ability to search for and reach out to God, but this verse implies no one does so truly on their own. This might seem inconsistent with the notion of free will in seeking a relationship with God.
Paradox #2
Some might see a contradiction between Romans 3:11, which suggests that no one seeks God on their own, and other parts of the Bible that describe people earnestly seeking God and being encouraged to do so, such as in Psalms or Matthew. This raises questions about human ability and responsibility in seeking God. However, many theologians explain this by emphasizing God’s role in initiating and enabling the human search for Him.
Paradox #3
Romans 3:11 might be seen as conflicting with other Bible verses that suggest people seek God, such as Deuteronomy 4:29 or Acts 17:27. While Romans 3:11 suggests no one seeks God, those other verses imply that people can and do seek him. This could be seen as an inconsistency in the message about human nature and the ability to seek a relationship with God.
Paradox #4
The potential contradiction could be that the verse implies universal behavior or understanding that might not align with observable human behavior. Science relies on empirical evidence and observation, and human behavior is known to be diverse and influenced by many factors. So, claiming a universal rule could conflict with the scientific understanding that human actions and thoughts are varied and complex.
Paradox #5
The potential contradiction in this verse is the idea that no one can truly seek or understand God on their own, which might conflict with the belief in free will and the ability of individuals to seek God's guidance or truth independently. Some might see this as inconsistent with the notion that people have the capacity to choose a path toward goodness or spirituality.