Contradiction with Luke 10:31-32
The priest and the Levite saw the wounded man and passed by without helping, contrary to the call to assist one's neighbor.
Luke 10:31-32: And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:4
Encourages looking out for others' interests, which contrasts with verses emphasizing self-preservation or isolation.
Philippians 2:4: Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:2
Warns about people being lovers of themselves, not helping others as prescribed in Deuteronomy 22:4.
2 Timothy 3:2: For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
Contradiction with Galatians 6:2
Highlights bearing one another's burdens, which might contradict with not helping or ignoring others' needs.
Galatians 6:2: Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in this verse could be that it promotes helping others in need (even if they are your enemies) which is a collective social responsibility, but in other parts of the Bible, there are instructions or examples where people are told to shun or fight against their enemies. This can create confusion about how to consistently apply the principles of kindness and assistance across all aspects of life.