Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 4:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 4:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 4:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, when you are having a hard time and everything seems really tough, if you listen to God and do what He says, He will be there to help you. It's like turning to a friend you can trust when you need help the most.

Deuteronomy 4:30: When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are come upon thee, [even] in the latter days, if thou turn to the LORD thy God, and shalt be obedient unto his voice; [are...: Heb. have found thee]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

Deuteronomy 4:30 suggests seeking God in distress, while Matthew 7:7 promises you'll find Him if you seek, regardless of distress.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with James 1:2-3

Deuteronomy 4:30 implies distress is negative and a reason to turn back to God, but James 1:2-3 considers trials as a joy and a testing of faith.

James 1:2-3: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

Deuteronomy 4:30 implies returning to God due to distress, yet Proverbs 3:5-6 advises always trusting in God, not just in distress.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Deuteronomy 4:30 assumes there will be distress, whereas John 14:27 offers peace and advises against being troubled or afraid.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 4:12-13

Deuteronomy 4:30 speaks of distress negatively while 1 Peter 4:12-13 tells believers not to be surprised by suffering and to rejoice in sharing Christ's sufferings.

1 Peter 4:12-13: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

Deuteronomy 4:30 suggests calling to God when trouble arises, but Psalm 46:1 states God is always present help, not just during distress.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]
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