Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse instructs to love your enemies, which contradicts the call to destroy a city that worships other gods.
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 Romans 12:18
This verse advises to live peaceably with all men, conflicting with the command to destroy.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
It teaches to do good to those who hate you, opposing the directive to destroy a city.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with John 8:7
The principle of not casting the first stone contradicts the destruction called for in Deuteronomy 13:12.
John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:52
Advises against violence, suggesting those who take the sword will perish by it, contradicting the call to destroy a city.
Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Contradiction with Romans 14:19
Encourages to follow after things which make for peace, opposing the destruction directive.
Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
Paradox #1
This verse talks about punishing people in a town if they are found worshiping other gods. The moral conflict here might be that it endorses severe punishment for beliefs. This could contradict principles of religious freedom and tolerance.