Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:16
This verse warns against listening to false prophets, which could contradict the idea of heeding a prophet like Moses as mentioned in Deuteronomy 18:15.
Jeremiah 23:16: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, [and] not out of the mouth of the LORD.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:15
This verse warns about false prophets coming in sheep's clothing, contradicting the need to listen to any prophet without discernment.
Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:1
This verse advises testing the spirits to see whether they are from God, suggesting skepticism toward prophets, which contrasts with the directive in Deuteronomy 18:15 to listen to a prophet.
1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:3
This verse issues a warning against prophets who follow their own spirit, which could contradict the assertion of following another prophet like Moses.
Ezekiel 13:3: Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing! [follow: Heb. walk after] [and...: or, and things which they have not seen]
Contradiction with Galatians 1:8
This verse warns against accepting a different gospel, even from an angel, indicating that not all prophets should be accepted, which could contradict Deuteronomy 18:15 in certain interpretations.
Galatians 1:8: But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in Deuteronomy 18:15 could be seen in the expectation for the coming of a prophet like Moses, which could lead to disagreements about who that prophet is or when they arrive. This can cause differing interpretations and beliefs, leading to division among people who follow the same religious texts but have different expectations or recognitions of prophetic figures.