Contradiction with Matthew 8:22
Jesus says to follow Him and leave the dead to bury their own dead, which may suggest a focus on spiritual obligations over familial ones.
Matthew 8:22: But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.
Contradiction with Luke 14:26
Jesus teaches that anyone who follows Him must "hate" their family if they are to be His disciple, which can be seen as placing discipleship above family duties.
Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:29
Jesus promises rewards for those who leave their family for His sake, suggesting prioritizing service to God over family responsibilities.
Matthew 19:29: And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
Contradiction with Luke 9:59-62
Jesus emphasizes the importance of following Him immediately, even if it means leaving family duties like burying a father behind.
Luke 9:59-62: And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
Paradox #1
1 Timothy 5:4 suggests that family members should care for their own relatives. A possible contradiction could arise if these family members have their own significant obligations or struggles, making it difficult to provide that care. Additionally, there might be a conflict if the family relationship is strained or abusive, where helping might cause harm to oneself or others.