Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 16:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 16:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 16:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wants people to have a happy party for seven days in a special place He picks, because God will make everything they do grow and be successful, so they should be very happy.

Deuteronomy 16:15: Seven days shalt thou keep a solemn feast unto the LORD thy God in the place which the LORD shall choose: because the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thine increase, and in all the works of thine hands, therefore thou shalt surely rejoice.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:24

This verse suggests that enjoyment and eating are the best things for man, focusing on individual pleasure rather than a shared communal blessing commanded in Deuteronomy 16:15.

Ecclesiastes 2:24: [There is] nothing better for a man, [than] that he should eat and drink, and [that] he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it [was] from the hand of God. [should make...: or, delight his senses]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

This verse advises against laying up earthly treasures, while Deuteronomy 16:15 emphasizes enjoying blessings, which could be perceived as an earthly treasure.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 6:20

This verse states "Blessed be ye poor," which contrasts with Deuteronomy 16:15 that speaks about celebrating abundance and prosperity.

Luke 6:20: And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed [be ye] poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:21

Jesus advises selling possessions and giving to the poor, which contrasts with Deuteronomy 16:15's focus on enjoying one's blessings.

Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.
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