Contradiction with Isaiah 5:20
This verse contradicts Romans 3:8 by stating that calling evil good and good evil is wrong, challenging the notion of doing evil for good outcomes.
Isaiah 5:20: Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! [call...: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc]
Contradiction with Proverbs 17:15
This verse contradicts Romans 3:8 as it condemns justifying the wicked, opposing the idea of doing wrong for right results.
Proverbs 17:15: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:17
This verse contradicts Romans 3:8 by suggesting it is better to suffer for doing good than for doing evil, opposing evil acts for good ends.
1 Peter 3:17: For [it is] better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:22
This verse contradicts Romans 3:8 by instructing to abstain from all appearance of evil, countering the justification of evil deeds for good.
1 Thessalonians 5:22: Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19
This passage contradicts Romans 3:8 as it lists things the Lord hates, including devising wicked schemes, opposing doing evil for good purposes.
Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict could arise from the idea of doing something bad to achieve a good outcome. This might conflict with the general biblical teachings that emphasize doing good and following God's commandments without resorting to wrong actions, even if the result seems positive. It raises questions about whether ends justify the means in a moral and spiritual context.
Paradox #2
In Romans 3:8, the idea of doing bad things to achieve something good is rejected. The moral conflict arises from the temptation to justify wrong actions if they result in a positive outcome. Some might argue that the ends justify the means, but this verse emphasizes that doing bad for a good result is not acceptable. This challenges the notion that outcomes alone can determine if an action is morally right or wrong.