Contradiction with Matthew 23:8-10
These verses discourage calling any man "Master" or "Teacher," emphasizing direct learning from Christ, which contrasts with Deuteronomy 17:9's directive to consult priests and judges for guidance.
Matthew 23:8-10: But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, [even] Christ; and all ye are brethren.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:27
This verse asserts the sufficiency of anointing from the Holy Spirit for knowledge and teaching, contrasting with the reliance on priests and judges in Deuteronomy 17:9.
1 John 2:27: But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. [in him: or, in it]
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 17:9 may seem to contradict with the idea that God directly guides and speaks to individuals. This verse emphasizes the authority of the priests and judges in making decisions, which could be seen as conflicting with the concept of personal, direct guidance from God. This might appear to some as placing human authorities over direct divine instruction.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 17:9 might raise concerns about centralizing religious authority and dependence on a select group for interpreting laws, which could lead to inconsistencies or conflicts with the idea of personal understanding and direct relationship with the divine. This could be seen as contradictory to the concept of individual conscience and interpretation.