Contradiction with Deuteronomy 30:19
This verse emphasizes having the choice between life and death, blessing and cursing, similar to Deuteronomy 11:26, but does not explicitly outline a contradiction.
Deuteronomy 30:19: I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, [that] I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
Contradiction with James 1:17
It states every good gift and every perfect gift comes from above, suggesting blessings are more unconditionally granted, rather than based only on choosing obedience.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Contradiction with Romans 6:14
This verse suggests that believers are not under the law but under grace, which can be seen as contradicting the conditional blessings and curses based on law adherence in Deuteronomy 11:26.
Romans 6:14: For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
Contradiction with Psalm 145:9
This verse highlights the universal goodness and mercies of the Lord towards all, potentially contradicting the conditional aspect of blessings in Deuteronomy 11:26.
Psalm 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
It suggests that God causes the sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and the unjust, which could contradict the conditional aspect of blessings and curses as per Deuteronomy 11:26.
Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse could arise from the idea of a conditional blessing or curse based on obedience, which may seem unfair or overly simplistic. This raises questions about free will, as one's moral action might be seen as driven by the desire for reward or fear of punishment, rather than an intrinsic sense of right and wrong. Additionally, it may conflict with the belief in an all-loving and forgiving deity, as it suggests a transactional approach to morality.