Contradiction with Matthew 6:3
Emphasizes on doing charitable acts in secret, contrasting with openly adorning oneself with good works.
Matthew 6:3: But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
Contradiction with James 2:14
Suggests faith without works is dead, differing in context with emphasis on good works.
James 2:14: What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
Contradiction with Luke 10:27
Focuses on loving God and neighbor as the supreme command, which may overshadow adornment with good works.
Luke 10:27: And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
States that the Lord looks at the heart, not outward appearances or adornments, challenging the emphasis on outward good works.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:16
Encourages letting your light shine before men, which could be seen as contradicting the modesty of good works.
Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
Stresses that salvation is by grace through faith, not by works, contradicting the emphasis on adornment with good works.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Paradox #1
1 Timothy 2:10 encourages women to focus on doing good deeds rather than emphasizing their appearance. The moral conflict here could be that it seems to limit the expression of personal freedom and individuality by suggesting women should prioritize a specific type of behavior. This could be seen as conflicting with modern views on gender equality and personal autonomy, where both appearance and actions can be a form of self-expression.