Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 25:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 25:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 25:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if a man does not want to marry his brother's widow, the leaders of the town will talk to him, and he can say he does not want to marry her. This shows that people had a choice but also needed to listen to the town leaders.

Deuteronomy 25:8: Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak unto him: and [if] he stand [to it], and say, I like not to take her;

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

This verse, known as the Golden Rule, emphasizes treating others the way you want to be treated, which contradicts the authoritative intervention described in Deuteronomy 25:8.

Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Contradiction with Romans 14:1

This passage encourages accepting others without passing judgment, contrasting with the judgmental intervention in Deuteronomy 25:8.

Romans 14:1: Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, [but] not to doubtful disputations. [not...: or, not to judge his doubtful thoughts]

Contradiction with James 4:11

Advises against speaking evil or judging others, conflicting with the act of judgment described in Deuteronomy 25:8.

James 4:11: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Teaches to turn the other cheek instead of resisting, opposing the assertive intervention in Deuteronomy 25:8.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:29

Emphasizes personal conscience and freedom, contrasting with the communal intervention in Deuteronomy 25:8.

1 Corinthians 10:29: Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another [man's] conscience?
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