Contradiction with Proverbs 14:23
Contradicts the idea that success comes not by might or power but emphasizes that in all labor there is profit, suggesting effort leads to results.
Proverbs 14:23: In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:10
Encourages doing with might whatever your hand finds to do, implying that human effort and strength are key to achievement.
Ecclesiastes 9:10: Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
Contradiction with Joshua 1:9
Advises strength and courage, which appears to emphasize human power and self-effort, contradicting the notion of reliance on spiritual power alone.
Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Contradiction with James 2:17
States that faith without works is dead, implying that merely relying on spiritual faith without actionable deeds (effort) is inadequate.
James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]
Contradiction with Ephesians 6:10
Advises believers to be strong in the Lord and in his might, suggesting a mixture of divine strength and human resolve.
Ephesians 6:10: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:45
David confronts Goliath with the Lord’s name but also takes physical action, highlighting both divine trust and human engagement.
1 Samuel 17:45: Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
Contradiction with Genesis 11:4
The builders of Babel sought to make a name through their own power, ignoring divine assistance—contradicting reliance on the Spirit.
Genesis 11:4: And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top [may reach] unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:12
Instructs to work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, suggesting effort alongside divine influence.
Philippians 2:12: Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.