Contradiction with Proverbs 21:30
This verse states that there is no wisdom, understanding, or counsel against the Lord, while 1 Corinthians 10:22 suggests provoking the Lord to jealousy, implying that some may attempt to oppose Him.
Proverbs 21:30: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
Contradiction with Romans 5:20
It talks about grace abounding where sin increases, while 1 Corinthians 10:22 warns against provoking the Lord's jealousy, implying serious consequences of sin.
Romans 5:20: Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
Contradiction with James 4:7
Advises submission to God and resistance to the devil, whereas 1 Corinthians 10:22 mentions risking divine jealousy, suggesting not all submit to God.
James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
States that God is love, which seems contrary to provoking God to jealousy as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 10:22, since love is typically not associated with jealousy.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:31
Expresses the fearfulness of falling into the hands of the living God, aligning with the implied danger in 1 Corinthians 10:22 but suggesting a more immediate consequence rather than provokeable jealousy.
Hebrews 10:31: [It is] a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Paradox #1
1 Corinthians 10:22 may present a theological tension with the idea of God's sovereignty and jealousy. The verse implies that provoking the Lord to jealousy might suggest God has human-like emotions, which could conflict with the notion of an unchanging and perfect deity. Additionally, it challenges the understanding of God as all-powerful, questioning why human actions could affect Him in this way.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict might be seen if one interprets the verse as suggesting that humans should not provoke God to jealousy, yet God is depicted as a loving and perfect being. This can be contradictory because jealousy is usually considered a human flaw or weakness, and it could be seen as inconsistent to attribute such emotions to a divine being.