Contradiction with Romans 14:15
This verse emphasizes not destroying someone with your food choices, aligning with caring for weaker brethren, but may suggest a broader responsibility contrary to the more individual perspective of 1 Corinthians 8:11.
Romans 14:15: But if thy brother be grieved with [thy] meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died. [charitably: Gr. according to charity]
Contradiction with Matthew 18:6
This verse warns against causing believers to stumble, suggesting a severe consequence, which emphasizes a stronger stance than the context of liberty expressed in 1 Corinthians 8:11.
Matthew 18:6: But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and [that] he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
Contradiction with Romans 14:20
While warning against destroying the work of God for the sake of food, it suggests that all things are pure, which might contradict the emphasis on restriction in 1 Corinthians 8:11.
Romans 14:20: For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed [are] pure; but [it is] evil for that man who eateth with offence.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:23
This verse states that not all things are expedient or edifying, adding complexity to the principle of liberty discussed in 1 Corinthians 8:11.
1 Corinthians 10:23: All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. [expedient: or, profitable]
Contradiction with Galatians 5:13
Emphasizes using liberty to serve others, which can be seen as contrasting with the potential harm liberty can cause in 1 Corinthians 8:11.
Galatians 5:13: For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only [use] not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:9
Warns against liberty becoming a stumbling block, which could be seen as a more direct contradiction than the broader implication in 1 Corinthians 8:11.
1 Corinthians 8:9: But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. [liberty: or, power]
Paradox #1
The potential theological conflict in 1 Corinthians 8:11 arises if it seems to imply that the actions of one believer could lead to the spiritual destruction of another believer, which could conflict with the idea of personal responsibility for one's own faith and salvation. Some may question how the actions of one person could have such a profound impact on another's spiritual state, potentially conflicting with passages that emphasize individual accountability.
Paradox #2
This verse could present a moral conflict if it seems to suggest that one person's knowledge or freedom could harm another person's spiritual well-being. This raises questions about the responsibility one individual has for another's beliefs and actions, especially if exercising one's own liberty leads to negative consequences for someone else. It can be seen as a challenge between using personal freedom and caring for the impact it has on others.