Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 13:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 13:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 13:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if you hear that people in your city are doing things that God doesn't like, you should pay attention and find out what's happening. God wants everyone to only love and follow Him.

Deuteronomy 13:12: If thou shalt hear [say] in one of thy cities, which the LORD thy God hath given thee to dwell there, saying,

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.

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