Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 8:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 8:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 8:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, we owe our lives to God's Spirit, not to doing wrong things our bodies might want to do. This means we should follow the good path God shows us, instead of just doing whatever we feel like.

Romans 8:12: Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:24

Romans 8:12 suggests obligation to resist the flesh, while Galatians 5:24 states that those who belong to Christ have already crucified the flesh.

Galatians 5:24: And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. [affections: or, passions]

Contradiction with 1 John 3:9

Romans 8:12 implies a struggle against the flesh, but 1 John 3:9 says those born of God cannot sin, implying victory over such struggles.

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 Romans 7:15

Romans 8:12 suggests control over the flesh, whereas Romans 7:15 depicts a lack of control over fleshly desires.

Romans 7:15: For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. [allow: Gr. know]
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