Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Amos 1:3 speaks of punishment against Damascus, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and bless those who curse you.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Amos 1:3 describes divine retribution, whereas Romans 12:19 advises believers to not seek personal revenge, leaving vengeance to God.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Amos 1:3 involves an act of divine retribution, while 1 Thessalonians 5:15 instructs to always pursue what is good for others.
1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
Amos 1:3 announces judgment, whereas Proverbs 24:17 counsels not to rejoice when your enemy falls.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Amos 1:3 could be seen in the judgment against violence when other parts of religious texts might also depict violence or conquest as divinely sanctioned. This raises questions about when violence is justified and when it is not, leading to inconsistencies in moral teachings.