Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse states that there is neither Jew nor Greek in Christ Jesus, which contradicts the specific cultural practice dictated in Deuteronomy 22:12 about putting fringes on garments.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:17
Jesus states that he came not to destroy the law but to fulfill it, which may seem contradictory to the specific cultural command in Deuteronomy 22:12 when considering the law's fulfillment.
Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Contradiction with Acts 15:10-11
This passage questions why a yoke of law—which would include practices like those in Deuteronomy 22:12—should be placed on believers, emphasizing grace rather than adherence to specific commands.
Acts 15:10-11: Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
Contradiction with Colossians 2:14
It mentions that the written code, which could include commands like those in Deuteronomy 22:12, is set aside by Christ’s sacrifice, introducing a contradiction to its necessity.
Colossians 2:14: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Contradiction with Romans 14:17
Focuses on the kingdom of God being about righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit, rather than observance of specific cultural laws such as those described in Deuteronomy 22:12.
Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.