Contradiction with Acts 10:15
This verse indicates that God has cleansed foods, and they should not be called common, which could contradict the abstaining guidance in 1 Corinthians 10:28.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
Paul declares that nothing is unclean in itself, which can be viewed as contradicting the instruction of refraining from certain foods.
Romans 14:14: I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that [there is] nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him [it is] unclean. [unclean: Gr. common]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:4
Acknowledges that an idol is nothing and that there is no other God but one, which can be seen as contradicting the need to be concerned for others' conscience.
1 Corinthians 8:4: As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol [is] nothing in the world, and that [there is] none other God but one.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16
Advises against letting others judge you in food or drink, contradicting the concern for another's conscience regarding idol sacrifices.
Colossians 2:16: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction with this verse could be with the idea of Christian freedom. On one hand, believers are taught that they are free from strict observance of religious laws through faith in Christ. On the other hand, this verse suggests that believers should consider the conscience of others, which might seem to limit their freedom. This could appear contradictory because it emphasizes a balance between personal liberty and the responsibility toward others.
Paradox #2
1 Corinthians 10:28 might seem contradictory if compared to Romans 14, where the focus is on not judging others about dietary choices. In Romans 14, the emphasis is on personal freedom and not condemning someone else's actions concerning food, while 1 Corinthians 10:28 advises being considerate of other people's conscience. This could be seen as conflicting advice depending on the situation, as one promotes personal liberty and the other emphasizes sensitivity towards others' beliefs.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or inconsistency in 1 Corinthians 10:28 mostly revolves around the differing instructions on eating food offered to idols. In this verse, Paul advises against eating such food if someone points it out to you, out of consideration for the person's conscience. This can seem conflicting with other parts of the New Testament where the consumption of food sacrificed to idols is permitted if it does not affect one's conscience. The inconsistency arises from balancing personal freedom with sensitivity to others' beliefs.
Paradox #4
The verse advises being considerate of others' beliefs and not eating certain foods if it might offend someone else's conscience. The contradiction could arise when trying to balance respect for others' beliefs with maintaining personal freedom. On one hand, it suggests valuing others' concerns, but on the other, it could restrict personal choices based on someone else's views, which might feel inconsistent with the idea of personal liberty.