Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Deuteronomy 11:28 outlines obedience to God's commandments as a condition for blessings, while Matthew 5:44 advocates for love and blessings towards enemies regardless of their actions.
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 Ecclesiastes 9:11
Deuteronomy 11:28 suggests that following commandments leads to specific outcomes, but Ecclesiastes 9:11 implies that time and chance affect outcomes regardless of one's actions.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Romans 6:14
Deuteronomy 11:28 emphasizes adherence to the law for blessing, while Romans 6:14 states that believers are not under law but under grace.
Romans 6:14: For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:18
Deuteronomy 11:28 instills a condition of fear of curses through disobedience, whereas 1 John 4:18 suggests perfect love casts out fear.
1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:10-11
Deuteronomy 11:28 connects obeying the law with blessing, while Galatians 3:10-11 states that reliance on the law brings a curse and faith justifies.
Galatians 3:10-11: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 11:28 discusses consequences for not following God's commandments. A potential theological inconsistency could arise when considering the New Testament message of grace and forgiveness through Jesus. While the verse emphasizes following laws, the New Testament sometimes highlights faith over strict adherence to laws, which might seem contradictory to some interpretations.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 11:28 talks about the consequences of not obeying God's commands. A potential contradiction or inconsistency could arise when comparing this with other parts of the Bible where individuals are described as blessed or successful despite not following God's commands. This might create a conflict for some readers about the consistency of consequences for disobedience throughout the biblical narrative.
Paradox #3
Deuteronomy 11:28 talks about consequences for not following God's commandments. A contradiction might arise in interpreting this as it seems to suggest unconditional obedience, which can conflict with personal moral reasoning or situations where following these rules may lead to harm. This tension can be seen as a conflict between obedience to divine commands and individual moral judgment.