Contradiction with Proverbs 20:1
This verse warns that wine is a mocker, and strong drink is raging, implying that alcohol can lead to problematic behavior, which contradicts the advice to use wine for health in 1 Timothy 5:23.
Proverbs 20:1: Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
Contradiction with Romans 14:21
Advises against drinking wine if it causes others to stumble, suggesting abstinence might be better in certain contexts, contrasting with the permissive advice in 1 Timothy 5:23.
Romans 14:21: [It is] good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor [any thing] whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.
Contradiction with Habakkuk 2:15
Pronounces woe on giving neighbors drink to make them drunk, emphasizing the negative aspects of wine, conflicting with the suggestion of using wine positively in 1 Timothy 5:23.
Habakkuk 2:15: Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to [him], and makest [him] drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18
Advises not to be drunk with wine, which leads to debauchery, hinting at the potential pitfalls of alcohol, opposing the advice to drink wine in 1 Timothy 5:23.
Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
Paradox #1
1 Timothy 5:23 advises the use of a little wine for health reasons, which might seem to conflict with other biblical teachings that caution against drinking wine or warn about the dangers of alcohol. This can be seen as inconsistent for those interpreting the Bible as a text that should uniformly warn about potential harmful behaviors.
Paradox #2
The suggestion in the verse to use a little wine for health reasons could contradict modern scientific advice related to alcohol consumption, which typically advises moderation due to potential health risks associated with alcohol use, such as addiction and liver damage.
Paradox #3
Some people might see a contradiction because the verse suggests drinking wine for health reasons, which could be seen as inconsistent with other biblical teachings warning against excessive drinking or the dangers of alcohol. It may appear to conflict with the idea of avoiding substances that could lead to negative behavior or addiction.