Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 6:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 6:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 6:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is giving the people many good things that they didn't have to work for, like houses and food. It's a way of showing them how much God cares and takes care of them.

Deuteronomy 6:11: And houses full of all good [things], which thou filledst not, and wells digged, which thou diggedst not, vineyards and olive trees, which thou plantedst not; when thou shalt have eaten and be full;

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:11

Explains that wealth gathered gradually grows more compared to wealth that is quickly taken, contrasting the sudden abundance in Deuteronomy 6:11.

Proverbs 13:11: Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. [by labour: Heb. with the hand]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10

States that those who love money will never have enough, contradicting the abundant satisfaction suggested by Deuteronomy 6:11.

Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21

Advises against storing up earthly treasures, contrasting with the material abundance described in Deuteronomy 6:11.

Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Warns against the pursuit of riches leading to ruin and destruction, which is contrary to the positive portrayal of wealth in Deuteronomy 6:11.

1 Timothy 6:9-10: But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

Contradiction with James 5:1-3

Warns the rich about hoarding wealth, which conflicts with the positive depiction of material abundance in Deuteronomy 6:11.

James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse could lie in the idea of benefiting from wealth or resources that one did not work for or earn. This can raise questions about fairness and entitlement, as it might seem unjust to enjoy the fruits of someone else's labor without contributing.

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