Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4
Advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, while 1 Thessalonians 5:14 suggests warning those who are unruly, which may involve addressing folly.
Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:6
Instructs not to give what is holy to dogs or cast pearls before swine, potentially contradicting the urge to support all, including the weak, as advised in 1 Thessalonians 5:14.
Matthew 7:6: Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:5
States that each person shall bear their own burden, whereas 1 Thessalonians 5:14 encourages supporting the weak.
Galatians 6:5: For every man shall bear his own burden.
Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:6
Tells to withdraw from those walking disorderly, which contradicts the exhortation in 1 Thessalonians 5:14 to warn the unruly.
2 Thessalonians 3:6: Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:19
Suggests allowing a person with great wrath to suffer the consequences of their actions, whereas 1 Thessalonians 5:14 advocates for warning and helping.
Proverbs 19:19: A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver [him], yet thou must do it again. [do: Heb. add]
Paradox #1
The potential moral conflict in this verse could arise from the challenge of balancing patience and encouragement with different types of people. While it encourages supporting the weak and being patient with everyone, some might find it difficult to reconcile this patience with situations where immediate action or tough love is necessary. This could lead to a perceived inconsistency in how to apply these moral guidelines in complex real-life situations.