Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:2
This verse suggests that the same events happen to both the righteous and the wicked, indicating that obedience does not necessarily lead to blessings.
Ecclesiastes 9:2: All [things come] alike to all: [there is] one event to the righteous, and to the wicked; to the good and to the clean, and to the unclean; to him that sacrificeth, and to him that sacrificeth not: as [is] the good, so [is] the sinner; [and] he that sweareth, as [he] that feareth an oath.
Contradiction with Job 21:7-9
These verses describe how the wicked often live long, prosperous lives, contradicting the expectation that blessings come only to those who obey God.
Job 21:7-9: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Contradiction with Psalm 73:3-5
These verses express the observation that the wicked seem to prosper and not be in trouble, which contradicts the clear-cut blessing for obedience in Deuteronomy 11:27.
Psalm 73:3-5: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1
Here, Jeremiah questions why the way of the wicked prospers and why those who are deceitful are happy, suggesting a contradiction to the idea of blessings for obedience.
Jeremiah 12:1: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
This verse states that God makes the sun rise on the evil and the good and sends rain on the just and the unjust, implying blessings are not reserved only for the obedient.
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.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:7
The psalmist urges patience when observing the prosperity of the wicked, which can be seen as contradicting the premise of receiving blessings solely for obedience.
Psalm 37:7: Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. [Rest in: Heb. Be silent to]
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 11:27 talks about blessings for obedience. A potential contradiction could arise when considering the idea of unconditional love and grace, as the verse implies conditional rewards based on behavior. This could conflict with the notion that good actions should be motivated by love and inherent goodness rather than the expectation of reward.