Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
While Titus 3:14 encourages providing for necessary uses, Matthew 6:19-20 advises laying up treasures in heaven rather than on earth, which can be seen as a contradiction regarding material support.
Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Luke 12:22-23
Titus 3:14 emphasizes learning to maintain good works for necessities, whereas Luke 12:22-23 teaches not to worry about life’s necessities such as food and body, implying reliance on God’s provision instead.
Luke 12:22-23: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
Contradiction with James 2:14-17
James emphasizes the importance of faith accompanied by works, whereas Titus 3:14 focuses on maintaining good works specifically for provision of necessities, which might seem contrasting in focus.
James 2:14-17: What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
Contradiction with Philippians 4:6
Titus 3:14 suggests an active approach in provision for needs, while Philippians 4:6 advises against being anxious about anything, suggesting a more passive reliance on prayer for needs.
Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:42
This verse encourages giving to everyone that asks and not turning away from those who want to borrow, potentially conflicting with the instruction in Titus 3:14 to dedicate good works specifically to address needs.
Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.