Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 1:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 1:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 1:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the people listened to his advice and agreed that it was a good idea to follow. They trusted Moses and thought it would help them do the right thing.

Deuteronomy 1:14: And ye answered me, and said, The thing which thou hast spoken [is] good [for us] to do.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Deuteronomy 1:14 implies agreement with the people's decision-making, whereas Proverbs 3:5 advises trusting in the Lord not one's own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9

Deuteronomy 1:14 shows reliance on collective wisdom, but Jeremiah 17:9 indicates the human heart is deceitful.

Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7

Deuteronomy 1:14 depicts acceptance of people’s choice, while 1 Samuel 8:7 shows God’s displeasure when Israelites chose a king against His original intent.

1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

Contradiction with Romans 8:7

Deuteronomy 1:14 reflects human decision respect, whereas Romans 8:7 states the carnal mind is hostile to God’s laws.

Romans 8:7: Because the carnal mind [is] enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. [the carnal...: Gr. the minding of the flesh]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Deuteronomy 1:14 entails human judgment endorsement, contrasting Isaiah 55:8-9 which declares God's ways and thoughts higher than humans'.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:12

Deuteronomy 1:14 seems to approve human judgment, while Proverbs 14:12 notes ways seeming right to a person can lead to death.

Proverbs 14:12: There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.
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