Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 7:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 7:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 7:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is saying that when he does things he knows he shouldn't do, it shows that the rules about right and wrong are good. It's like when you know you shouldn't eat too many cookies, but wanting to eat them shows you understand the rule to eat healthy.

Romans 7:16: If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that [it is] good.

Contradiction with 1 John 3:9

This verse states that whosoever is born of God does not commit sin, which contradicts Romans 7:16 where Paul acknowledges acting against his will.

1 John 3:9: Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. [is born: or, has been born]

Contradiction with 1 John 5:18

It asserts that whoever is born of God does not sin, contrasting with the admission of sinning against one’s own will in Romans 7:16.

1 John 5:18: We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. [is born: Gr. has been born]

Contradiction with James 1:14-15

Describes temptation as coming from one’s own desires, rather than an external struggle with will and action as expressed in Romans 7:16.

James 1:14-15: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:16-17

This speaks of walking by the Spirit to not fulfill the desires of the flesh, indicating a solution to the conflict mentioned in Romans 7:16.

Galatians 5:16-17: [This] I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. [ye...: or, fulfil not]
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