Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 4:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 4:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 4:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse reminds people to remember and think about the good and important things they've seen and learned. It's also saying they should share these lessons with their children and grandchildren so they won't be forgotten.

Deuteronomy 4:9: Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons' sons;

Contradiction with James 1:22

This verse encourages believers to be doers of the word and not hearers only, which may seem to contradict the focus on remembering and keeping one's soul diligently in Deuteronomy 4:9.

James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse advises not to worry about tomorrow, focusing on the present, which can seem at odds with the emphasis on being careful and remembering the past in Deuteronomy 4:9.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:18

This verse advises to forget the former things and not dwell on the past, which contrasts with the instruction to remember the past in Deuteronomy 4:9.

Isaiah 43:18: Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.

Contradiction with Luke 9:60

This verse, emphasizing prioritizing the present calling of God over past concerns, seemingly contradicts the focus on remembering the past in Deuteronomy 4:9.

Luke 9:60: Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
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