Contradiction with Matthew 7:15
This verse warns against false prophets, whereas Deuteronomy 13:1 describes how a prophet or dreamer may arise.
Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Contradiction with Luke 24:25-26
These verses affirm belief in prophets, whereas Deuteronomy 13:1 warns against believing signs from false prophets.
Luke 24:25-26: Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:
Contradiction with 1 John 4:1
This verse advises testing spirits to see if they are from God, while Deuteronomy 13:1 suggests not listening to prophets who lead to other gods.
1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Contradiction with Acts 2:17-18
These verses speak of God pouring out His Spirit, leading to prophesying, which contrasts with the caution of false prophets implied in Deuteronomy 13:1.
Acts 2:17-18: And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:16
Warns against heeding false prophets, similar yet differing in context from Deuteronomy 13:1's outcome of leading to other gods.
Jeremiah 23:16: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, [and] not out of the mouth of the LORD.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 2:1
Predicts the rise of false teachers, contrasting with Deuteronomy's depiction of false prophets with signs.
2 Peter 2:1: But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict might arise from the idea of testing loyalty and how to deal with differing beliefs. Some people might see promoting strict punishment as harsh or contradictory to other teachings of forgiveness and love. It challenges the balance between maintaining faith and respecting diverse beliefs.