Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 13:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 13:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 13:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, when you listen to God and do what He says, doing things that make God happy, everything will be good for you. It's like when you follow rules and do what's right, you get a big smile from God.

Deuteronomy 13:18: When thou shalt hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep all his commandments which I command thee this day, to do [that which is] right in the eyes of the LORD thy God.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse contradicts Deuteronomy 13:18 by advocating for non-resistance to evil and turning the other cheek, instead of executing strict justice as commanded in Deuteronomy.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse promotes loving your enemies and praying for those who persecute you, which opposes the directive in Deuteronomy 13:18 to destroy those who lead you away from God.

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 12:19

This verse advises against taking vengeance and leaving room for God's wrath, contradicting the call in Deuteronomy 13:18 to carry out God's justice directly.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

Stating that God is love, this verse appears to contradict the severe judgment and destruction commanded in Deuteronomy 13:18.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Encourages loving your enemies and doing good to those who hate you, which is contrary to the directive in Deuteronomy 13:18 to destroy idolaters.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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