Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
Jesus states He did not come to bring peace, but a sword, which contrasts with the pursuit of peace.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:8
Declares there is a time for war, contrary to seeking peace at all times.
Ecclesiastes 3:8: A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 4:10
Suggests God deceived people, implying that peace is not always pursued.
Jeremiah 4:10: Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! surely thou hast greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall have peace; whereas the sword reacheth unto the soul.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:16
Talks about false prophets giving false assurance of peace, contradicting true pursuit of peace.
Ezekiel 13:16: [To wit], the prophets of Israel which prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and which see visions of peace for her, and [there is] no peace, saith the Lord GOD.
Contradiction with Luke 12:51
Jesus mentions causing division instead of peace, opposing seeking peace.
Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
Contradiction with James 4:4
Suggests friendship with the world is enmity with God, implying peace is not always desired.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Paradox #1
1 Peter 3:11 encourages seeking peace and doing good. A possible moral conflict might arise in situations where doing good requires confronting injustice or wrongdoing, creating tension between the pursuit of peace and the need to challenge or disrupt harmful behaviors.