Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
This verse, "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall," contradicts the plea for public honor in 1 Samuel 15:30 by warning against pride, demonstrating the potential downfall it causes.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Contradiction with James 4:10
The verse, "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up," contrasts with 1 Samuel 15:30, where Saul seeks honor before people rather than humbling himself before God to be truly exalted.
James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
This verse, "And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted," contradicts 1 Samuel 15:30 because Saul seeks self-exaltation, contrary to the humble path that leads to true exaltation as taught by Jesus.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5
In saying, "God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble," this verse contradicts 1 Samuel 15:30 by opposing Saul's pursuit of human honor and demonstrating the divine preference for humility.
1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Paradox #1
1 Samuel 15:30 can be seen as morally inconsistent because Saul acknowledges his sin but still prioritizes his reputation over true repentance. This shows a conflict between genuine remorse and the desire for social standing, highlighting the tension between internal sincerity and external appearances.