Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse states that all have sinned, while Romans 6:17 thanks God for obedience from the heart, suggesting a spiritual transformation away from sin.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with 1 John 1:8
This verse suggests that claiming to be without sin is self-deceptive, whereas Romans 6:17 implies a turning away from sinfulness.
1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
States there isn’t a just person on earth who does good and doesn’t sin, contradicting the implication in Romans 6:17 of achieved righteousness through obedience.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:17
Describes the flesh and Spirit as being in conflict, whereas Romans 6:17 reflects a victory over the flesh through obedience.
Galatians 5:17: For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
Claims the heart is deceitful and desperately wicked, in contrast with Romans 6:17 which speaks of heartfelt obedience.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?