Contradiction with Romans 10:4
Deuteronomy 4:1 emphasizes following the law for life, while Romans 10:4 states that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.
Romans 10:4: For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:10
Deuteronomy 4:1 encourages following the law, whereas Galatians 3:10 explains that relying on the law brings a curse because no one can perfectly follow all its commands.
Galatians 3:10: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:13
Deuteronomy 4:1 suggests adherence to the law for life, but Galatians 3:13 says Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law.
Galatians 3:13: Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that hangeth on a tree:
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:15
Deuteronomy 4:1 calls for adherence to the law, while Ephesians 2:15 indicates Jesus abolished the law of commandments through His flesh.
Ephesians 2:15: Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, [even] the law of commandments [contained] in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, [so] making peace;
Contradiction with John 1:17
Deuteronomy 4:1 is about law obedience, whereas John 1:17 contrasts the giving of the law with grace and truth through Jesus Christ.
John 1:17: For the law was given by Moses, [but] grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
Contradiction with Hebrews 7:18-19
Deuteronomy 4:1 stresses the necessity of the law, while Hebrews 7:18-19 describes a change in the law, highlighting its weakness and ineffectiveness.
Hebrews 7:18-19: For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
Contradiction with Romans 7:6
Deuteronomy 4:1 underscores the law's importance, but Romans 7:6 declares believers are delivered from the law, serving in newness of spirit instead.
Romans 7:6: But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not [in] the oldness of the letter. [that being...: or, being dead to that]
Contradiction with Colossians 2:14
Deuteronomy 4:1 commands law observance, yet Colossians 2:14 speaks about the law's ordinances being nailed to the cross.
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 Matthew 5:17-18
Deuteronomy 4:1 emphasizes complete adherence to the law, but Matthew 5:17-18 shows Jesus fulfilling the law, potentially altering its application in practice.
Matthew 5:17-18: 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 13:39
Deuteronomy 4:1 commands observance of God's laws, whereas Acts 13:39 states believers are justified from all things they couldn't be justified by through the law of Moses.
Acts 13:39: And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 4:1 encourages following specific laws and commands. The contradiction could arise when these laws seem unfair or unjust by modern standards, or if they conflict with personal beliefs or human rights. This can lead to questions about the balance between adhering strictly to religious commands and evolving ethical standards.