Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21
These verses discourage laying up treasures on earth, which contradicts the accumulation and exchange of wealth implied in Deuteronomy 14:25 through the selling and buying of goods.
Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Luke 12:33
Encourages selling possessions and giving to the needy rather than exchanging money and goods for personal use as suggested in Deuteronomy 14:25.
Luke 12:33: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
Contradiction with Matthew 21:12-13
Jesus drives out those who buy and sell in the temple, labeling them as a den of thieves, contradicting the endorsement of buying and selling in Deuteronomy 14:25 for religious purposes.
Matthew 21:12-13: And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10
This verse points out the love of money as the root of evil, contrasting with the guidance in Deuteronomy 14:25 to use money for personal satisfaction in religious feasting.
1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]
Contradiction with James 5:1-3
These verses speak against the wealthy who accumulate riches and exploit it, which contradicts the practice of exchanging silver to buy what one desires as mentioned in Deuteronomy 14:25.
James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].
Contradiction with Proverbs 23:4-5
Advises against laboring to be rich and the fleeting nature of riches, contradicting the transactional approach to material goods implied in Deuteronomy 14:25.
Proverbs 23:4-5: Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 14:25 might seem inconsistent with the idea of strict dietary laws in the Bible because it permits the Israelites to exchange their tithe for money, which they could then use to buy any food they desired in a particular situation. This could appear to conflict with other parts of the Bible that emphasize specific food restrictions. However, it's important to consider the context and purpose of this instruction within ancient Israelite society.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency in this verse could arise from the fact that it involves converting sacred offerings or tithes into money, which might be seen as contradicting the idea of preserving the purity or sanctity of offerings. The transactional nature might conflict with spiritual devotion that emphasizes direct offerings instead of monetary transactions.