Contradictions and Paradoxes in Titus 1:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Titus 1:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Titus 1:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, a Christian leader should be a good person who makes wise decisions, is patient, doesn't drink too much wine, isn't violent, and doesn't love money too much. This helps them take care of God’s people in a loving way.

Titus 1:7: For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 3:2

1 Timothy 3:2 states that a bishop must be "blameless," similar to Titus 1:7, which implies alignment rather than contradiction.

1 Timothy 3:2: A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; [of good...: or, modest]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

Matthew 7:1 warns against judging others, which could contradict Titus 1:7's demand for blamelessness by discouraging judgment.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20

Ecclesiastes 7:20 claims no one is entirely righteous or blameless, contradicting the blameless requirement in Titus 1:7.

Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

Romans 3:23 states all have sinned, suggesting a contradiction with the blameless expectation in Titus 1:7.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with 1 John 1:8

1 John 1:8 indicates claiming sinlessness is deceitful, which could contradict the blameless standard of Titus 1:7.

1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
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