Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
This verse criticizes the multitude of sacrifices, which contradicts with Deuteronomy 12:7 encouraging rejoicing in all offerings given to God.
Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]
Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22
God expresses disapproval of feasts and offerings here, contrasting with Deuteronomy 12:7's support for celebrating offerings.
Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]
Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
Jesus emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, conflicting with the celebration of sacrifices in Deuteronomy 12:7.
Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:8
This verse indicates God does not desire offerings, contradicting the emphasis on joyful offerings in Deuteronomy 12:7.
Hebrews 10:8: Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and [offering] for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure [therein]; which are offered by the law;
Paradox #1
The potential moral conflict in this verse could arise from the emphasis on celebrating and finding joy in blessings, while other sections of the Bible stress themes of sacrifice, humility, or abstaining from worldly pleasures. This could be seen as a contradiction between enjoying life's blessings versus living a more ascetic or sacrificial lifestyle.