Contradiction with Romans 6:14
Deuteronomy 4:40 emphasizes keeping God's statutes and commandments, while Romans 6:14 states that believers are not under the law but under grace, suggesting a shift away from strict adherence to commandments.
Romans 6:14: For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:10
Deuteronomy 4:40 advocates for obedience to the law for prosperity, but Galatians 3:10 implies that following the law brings a curse because no one can uphold all the commands perfectly.
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 Hebrews 8:13
Deuteronomy 4:40 implies the enduring importance of the law, whereas Hebrews 8:13 declares the old covenant obsolete and replaced by a new one.
Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:14
Deuteronomy 4:40 suggests continued observance of the law for a prosperous life, but Colossians 2:14 speaks of the law being nailed to the cross, nullifying its requirements.
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 Romans 3:28
Deuteronomy 4:40 portrays obedience to the law as essential, while Romans 3:28 insists that a person is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.