Contradiction with Exodus 20:16
This verse commands not to bear false witness, suggesting honesty, yet Acts 5:3 describes deceit.
Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:9
This verse states that a false witness shall perish, which contradicts the act of deceit observed in Acts 5:3.
Proverbs 19:9: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall perish.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:9
This verse instructs not to lie to one another, opposing the deceitful action mentioned in Acts 5:3.
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25
This verse encourages speaking truth with neighbors, contrasting the lie in Acts 5:3.
Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
Paradox #1
Acts 5:3 might be seen as presenting a theological conflict regarding the concept of free will and divine intervention. The verse touches on the idea of human responsibility and the influence of external forces, such as Satan, on human actions. This can raise questions about whether individuals are fully responsible for their sinful actions if they are influenced by such forces, and how this influences the understanding of free will and moral accountability in a theological context.