Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
This verse emphasizes faith in Jesus Christ over adherence to the law, which seemingly contradicts the directive to keep God’s statutes and commandments in Deuteronomy 11:1.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Romans 6:14
This verse suggests that believers are not under the law but under grace, in contrast to the requirement to observe commandments as stated in Deuteronomy 11:1.
Romans 6:14: For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
Contradiction with John 1:17
This verse presents grace and truth as coming through Jesus Christ, while Deuteronomy 11:1 demands following the law given through Moses.
John 1:17: For the law was given by Moses, [but] grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13
This verse describes the old covenant as obsolete, which contradicts the call to observe the old laws in Deuteronomy 11:1.
Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 11:1 emphasizes the importance of loving and obeying God. A contradiction might arise when comparing this idea with the fact that the Bible also contains stories where people face severe consequences for not following specific rules or commands, which could be seen as forcing obedience rather than inspiring genuine love. This tension between love and obligation could create a conflict for some readers.