11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: 12That seeing they may see, and NOT perceive; and hearing they may hear, and NOT understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them."---Mark 4:10
These words, and the books of Moses and the prophets, suggest that we should be careful with what we think Paul's letters are saying. There's even a warning in the bible about misinterpreting Paul's letters.