Contradiction with Matthew 23:10
This verse states, "Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ," which could contradict the concept of being seen as authorities or masters.
Matthew 23:10: Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, [even] Christ.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:24
This verse, "No man can serve two masters," could be seen as a contradiction if interpreted to mean that serving Christ and being seen as a steward are conflicting roles.
Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12
This verse states, "But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence," which contrasts with the idea of being teachers or stewards, at least in the context of women.
1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
Contradiction with Luke 17:10
This verse states, "So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do," which contrasts with the distinction of being stewards of divine mysteries.
Luke 17:10: So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
This verse says, "Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm," contrasting with entrusting understanding of divine mysteries to men.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.