Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:10-12
These verses condemn divination and sorcery, while 1 Corinthians 12:10 speaks of the spiritual gift of discerning spirits and prophecy.
Deuteronomy 18:10-12: There shall not be found among you [any one] that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, [or] that useth divination, [or] an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,
Contradiction with Isaiah 8:19
This verse warns against consulting spirits and the dead, contrary to the spiritual gifts mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:10.
Isaiah 8:19: And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:7-8
The account of Saul seeking a medium contradicts the acceptance of distinguishing between spirits as a spiritual gift in 1 Corinthians 12:10.
1 Samuel 28:7-8: Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and enquire of her. And his servants said to him, Behold, [there is] a woman that hath a familiar spirit at Endor.
Contradiction with Acts 16:16-18
The girl with a spirit of divination is cast out, suggesting a contradiction with the positive view of prophecy and discerning spirits in 1 Corinthians 12:10.
Acts 16:16-18: And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: [of divination: or, of Python]
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:31
Warns against seeking those with familiar spirits, which contradicts the concept of spiritual discernment as a gift in 1 Corinthians 12:10.
Leviticus 19:31: Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I [am] the LORD your God.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or conflict could be that this verse talks about different spiritual gifts given to people, such as prophecy or speaking in tongues. Some people might see this as unfair or cause feelings of comparison, thinking that some gifts are more important than others. This could create a sense of inequality among people.