Contradiction with Romans 6:14
1 John 5:3 states that keeping God's commandments are not burdensome, while Romans 6:14 suggests that believers are not under the law but under grace.
Romans 6:14: For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:18
This verse implies that those led by the Spirit are not under the law, which may contrast with the idea that keeping commandments are essential and not burdensome as suggested in 1 John 5:3.
Galatians 5:18: But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
Contradiction with James 2:10
Contradiction arises as this verse notes that failing in one aspect of the law is akin to failing entirely, potentially implying a burden contrary to 1 John 5:3's claim.
James 2:10: For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one [point], he is guilty of all.
Contradiction with Acts 15:10
Refers to the law as a "yoke" which neither ancestors nor current believers were able to bear, suggesting a burden, in contrast with 1 John 5:3.
Acts 15:10: Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
Paradox #1
1 John 5:3 speaks about God's commandments not being burdensome. The contradiction or inconsistency could arise if someone feels that following certain commandments is actually difficult or heavy, contradicting the idea that they aren't meant to be burdensome. This might lead to a conflict between personal experiences and the biblical claim.