Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
1 Peter 5:2 encourages care and oversight willingly and eagerly, while Matthew 6:19 advises against laying up treasures on earth, implying a potential conflict in focus on earthly duties versus spiritual priorities.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Philippians 2:3
1 Peter 5:2 advises shepherds to willingly care for the flock, whereas Philippians 2:3 calls for humility and considering others better, which might conflict with leadership roles if viewed as a position of superiority.
Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:15
1 Peter 5:2 encourages a willing and eager oversight, which could conflict with 1 John 2:15's caution against loving the world, suggesting a tension between worldly responsibilities and spiritual detachment.
1 John 2:15: Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
Contradiction with Luke 16:13
1 Peter 5:2 advises caring for the flock of God, which might seem at odds with Luke 16:13's declaration that no servant can serve two masters, highlighting potential conflicts between serving the congregation and serving God if priorities are misplaced.
Luke 16:13: No servant 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 Matthew 23:8-10
1 Peter 5:2 advises leadership among the flock, whereas Matthew 23:8-10 warns against being called leaders or teachers, stressing equality and humility among believers, which might be viewed contradictorily.
Matthew 23:8-10: But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, [even] Christ; and all ye are brethren.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could arise if someone interprets this verse as encouraging leadership and service solely for personal gain or power. The message emphasizes serving willingly and eagerly, not out of obligation or for selfish benefit. If someone uses this as justification for exploiting others while pretending to serve, it would conflict with its intended meaning.