Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 6:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 6:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 6:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this verse means that we should not use our bodies to do bad things, but instead, we should use them to do good things for God, like people who have come back to life. He wants us to choose actions that make us shine with goodness and kindness.

Romans 6:13: Neither yield ye your members [as] instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members [as] instruments of righteousness unto God. [instruments: Gr. arms, or, weapons]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:29

This verse advocates for removing parts of your body that cause you to sin, seemingly contradicting the idea in Romans 6:13 about not yielding your members as instruments of unrighteousness.

Matthew 5:29: And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast [it] from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not [that] thy whole body should be cast into hell. [offend...: or, do cause thee to offend]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse promotes turning the other cheek instead of resisting evil, appearing to oppose the call in Romans 6:13 to yield yourselves unto God.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:12

This verse suggests that all things are lawful, though not all things are expedient, which could be seen as contradicting the specific moral directive of Romans 6:13.

1 Corinthians 6:12: All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. [expedient: or, profitable]

Contradiction with James 2:26

This verse emphasizes that faith without works is dead, potentially conflicting with Romans 6:13, which focuses on choices about our bodily actions.

James 2:26: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. [spirit: or, breath]

Contradiction with Galatians 5:18

This verse states that if you're led by the Spirit, you're not under the law, which may contrast with the directive in Romans 6:13 about what members should not be used for.

Galatians 5:18: But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

Paradox #1

Some people might see a contradiction in the idea of using one's body for righteousness if the same scripture that encourages this also includes narratives of harsh punishments or judgments. This might seem inconsistent if the overall message is meant to be about love and forgiveness.

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