Contradiction with Matthew 6:26
This verse suggests that God provides for the needs of the birds without them working hard, implying that diligence isn't necessary for provision.
Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse explains that the race is not to the swift and that success does not always come to those who work diligently, contradicting the notion that diligent work leads to riches.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-33
These verses emphasize seeking God's kingdom over working hard for material possessions, suggesting a different focus from that of hard work.
Matthew 6:31-33: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
Contradiction with Luke 12:24
This verse points out how ravens are provided for by God without laboring, suggesting that diligence in work isn't always necessary for having what you need.
Luke 12:24: Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
Paradox #1
Proverbs 10:4 suggests that hard work leads to wealth while laziness leads to poverty. The moral conflict here might be that not everyone's circumstances allow for wealth regardless of effort. For example, some people face systemic barriers that hinder their ability to accumulate wealth despite working hard. This could lead to the belief that those in poverty are solely to blame for their situation, ignoring larger societal issues.