Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 30:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 30:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 30:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wants us to love Him, follow His rules, and do things His way so we can be happy and have many good things. If we do this, God will make sure we have lots of good stuff and be happy wherever we go.

Deuteronomy 30:16: In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

This verse suggests that outcomes in life are often due to chance rather than following commandments and receiving life and prosperity.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44-45

These verses indicate that blessings are given regardless of one's obedience, as God makes the sun rise on the evil and the good.

Matthew 5:44-45: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Job 21:7-9

These verses question why the wicked live and prosper, seemingly contradicting the idea that following commandments leads to life and prosperity.

Job 21:7-9: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?

Contradiction with Psalm 73:3-12

These verses describe the prosperity of the wicked, challenging the idea that prosperity is tied to obedience.

Psalm 73:3-12: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Contradiction with Luke 16:19-25

This parable shows a rich man (who appears prosperous) suffering after death despite his previous wealth, contradicting the idea that earthly prosperity reflects following God's commandments.

Luke 16:19-25: There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:

Paradox #1

Deuteronomy 30:16 talks about following God's commandments and receiving blessings as a result. A contradiction might arise if people believe that good behavior should be its own reward rather than motivated by receiving blessings. This might seem inconsistent if the focus is on rewards rather than genuine goodness.

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