Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 15:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 15:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 15:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wants us to give to those in need with a happy heart, and when we do, He will make everything we do go well and make us successful.

Deuteronomy 15:10: Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:24

While Deuteronomy 15:10 encourages giving without grudging, Proverbs 11:24 suggests that there are those who withhold more than is proper and yet somehow tend to prosper.

Proverbs 11:24: There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:13

Deuteronomy 15:10 suggests a blessing for giving, but Ecclesiastes 5:13 points out that wealth can lead to harm for the owner.

Ecclesiastes 5:13: There is a sore evil [which] I have seen under the sun, [namely], riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt.

Contradiction with Matthew 25:29

Deuteronomy 15:10 promotes generosity, but Matthew 25:29 indicates that those who have more will be given more, suggesting a reward for having rather than giving.

Matthew 25:29: For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

Whereas Deuteronomy 15:10 speaks of blessing for generosity, Luke 12:15 warns against seeking abundance of possessions, implying excess wealth is contrary to life’s value.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Paradox #1

A potential contradiction could arise when considering the instruction to give generously in this verse alongside other biblical verses that discuss caution in giving or prioritizing different aspects of stewardship and charity. For instance, some passages emphasize discerning where and how to give, which could seem at odds with the straightforward call to give generously without concern in Deuteronomy 15:10. Balancing generosity with discernment might appear inconsistent to some readers.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in this verse could be seen in promoting generosity without expecting a return, while other parts of the Bible emphasize wisdom in resource management and warn against financial imprudence. The tension lies in the balance between open-handed giving and cautious stewardship.

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