Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1
Emphasizes spiritual sacrifices are more important than physical gatherings.
Hebrews 10:1: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:1-2
Highlights freedom from old ceremonial laws, including pilgrimages.
Galatians 5:1-2: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
Suggests feast days, like those in Deuteronomy, are a shadow of Christ, thus minimizing their importance.
Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
Contradiction with John 4:21-24
Indicates worship is not confined to specific locations, contrary to centralized feasts.
John 4:21-24: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:6
Suggests something greater than the temple, the location for such gatherings, is present now.
Matthew 12:6: But I say unto you, That in this place is [one] greater than the temple.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 16:16 could be seen as having a potential conflict in relation to New Testament teachings, particularly regarding the emphasis on obligatory pilgrimage and sacrifices. In some Christian interpretations, the New Testament suggests that Jesus' sacrifice fulfills and supersedes Old Testament laws, making such practices no longer necessary for followers of Christianity. This could be seen as inconsistent with the Old Testament requirement for specific acts of worship.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in this verse could involve requiring people to appear before God with offerings, which may conflict with the belief that worship should be voluntary and from the heart, not out of obligation or formal requirement. This could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of worship being a personal, inner devotion rather than a mandated act.