Contradiction with Deuteronomy 30:19
This verse offers a choice between life and death, blessing and cursing, suggesting free will and the ability to choose, whereas 1 Samuel 12:15 implies consequences solely for disobedience.
Deuteronomy 30:19: I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, [that] I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
Emphasizes God's desire that none should perish, highlighting mercy and forgiveness, contrasting with the conditional destruction in 1 Samuel 12:15.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with James 4:7
Advises submission to God as a way to resist the devil and evil, portraying the possibility of overcoming disobedience, unlike the punitive tone of 1 Samuel 12:15.
James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be seen in the idea of divine punishment. It suggests that if people do not follow God's commands, they will face severe consequences. This can conflict with the concept of free will and the idea of a loving and forgiving God, as it implies a strict, punitive response rather than understanding or mercy.