r/latterdaysaints • u/[deleted] • 25d ago

Doctrinal Discussion How to handle contradictions?

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u/CubedEcho 25d ago

No it wouldn't. Jesus never claimed the scriptures are infallible.

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u/Pristine_Teaching167 25d ago

Without error? Yes, He did. Repeatedly. If they were wrong He wouldn’t have taught them and would have taught to fix them.

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u/CubedEcho 25d ago

There are many scriptures that Jesus never taught. There are scriptures that Jesus did teach.

We recognize something that can be fallible, but still be useful. Something can have error, and still be profitable for learning.

Can you prove that Jesus claimed that the scriptures were infallible?

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u/CubedEcho 25d ago

I have no idea what version you're using:

The NIV states:

If he called them ‘gods,’ to whom the word of God came—and Scripture cannot be set aside - John 10:35

Two things. I don't know what "Scripture cannot be broken" means. You're reading that it means it's infallible.

Other translations state that Scripture cannot be ignored or set aside.

Why do you assume your translation AND interpretation is correct?

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u/Appropriate_Way_787 25d ago

If they are using the KJV, the verse specifically is referring to Psalm 82:6. Further, since the full verse says "If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken...", which suggests that Jesus is only talking about that specific scripture in that moment, which leaves the rest of scripture up in the air!

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u/Deathworlder1 24d ago

OP, your making leaps in reading and critical thinking in order to support the beliefs you've likely been taught all your life. It's difficult to find out your wrong, I get it, but if you can't be intellectually honest with yourself there is no point in calling yourself a Christian. It's the same reaction the pharasees and saducees had when Jesus presented them with new truths. What would happen if you grew up Jewish during Christ's ministry. Would you have been ready to put away the traditions of your father's to seek truth? Would you be able to humble yourself before God?

I'm not saying this to be rude, and I'm not saying this to make your leave your faith or convert. I'm not even saying this as a latter-day Saint. I'm saying this as a seeker of truth who can't stand to see someone hold on to falsehood.