Contradiction with Matthew 19:21
While Deuteronomy 28:11 promises material prosperity, Matthew 19:21 encourages giving up possessions for spiritual riches.
Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.
Contradiction with Luke 6:20
Deuteronomy 28:11 speaks of material abundance, whereas Luke 6:20 blesses those who are poor, highlighting spiritual over material wealth.
Luke 6:20: And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed [be ye] poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
Contradiction with James 2:5
Deuteronomy 28:11 promotes wealth as a blessing, but James 2:5 indicates that God has chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith.
James 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? [of the: or, of that]
Contradiction with Proverbs 23:4-5
Contrasting Deuteronomy 28:11's promise of riches, Proverbs 23:4-5 warns against the pursuit of wealth, emphasizing its fleeting nature.
Proverbs 23:4-5: Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:9-10
Deuteronomy 28:11 associates prosperity with blessing, whereas 1 Timothy 6:9-10 warns that the desire for wealth can lead to ruin and destruction.
1 Timothy 6:9-10: But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction is that while Deuteronomy 28:11 promises prosperity and blessings for obedience, other parts of the Bible, like the story of Job, show that faithful people can suffer despite their righteousness. This suggests that prosperity is not always a direct result of obedience, creating a tension between promised blessings and real-life experiences of the faithful.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 28:11 talks about blessings and prosperity for obedience. A possible contradiction could be the idea that only good things happen to good people, while other parts of the Bible show that righteous people can suffer. This could be seen as inconsistent with the experiences of figures like Job, who was righteous yet faced great suffering.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in this context could be the promise of abundance and prosperity linked to obedience, which may not always align with observable reality. In the natural world, productivity and prosperity depend on various environmental, economic, and social factors, and not directly on behavioral or moral actions. This creates an inconsistency between scientific understanding of resource distribution and the idea that moral behavior directly determines material wealth.
Paradox #4
Deuteronomy 28:11 talks about abundance and blessings. A possible contradiction could be that it implies material wealth and prosperity are signs of being favored by God, which might conflict with other biblical teachings that emphasize spiritual richness and humility over material wealth. This could create tension for believers between seeking material success and spiritual depth.