Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
These verses advise against storing treasures on Earth, which contradicts 2 Chronicles 17:5 where material prosperity and riches are highlighted as blessings.
Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Luke 6:20
This verse suggests that the poor are blessed, contradicting the idea in 2 Chronicles 17:5 that riches are a sign of God's favor.
Luke 6:20: And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed [be ye] poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
Contradiction with James 5:1-2
These verses warn the rich about weeping for their miseries, contradicting the representation of riches as blessings in 2 Chronicles 17:5.
James 5:1-2: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:28
This verse states that those who trust in their riches will fall, contradicting the positive view of riches seen in 2 Chronicles 17:5.
Proverbs 11:28: He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:9
This verse warns that those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, contradicting the favorable depiction of wealth in 2 Chronicles 17:5.
1 Timothy 6:9: But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.