Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:15
This verse emphasizes enjoyment and merriment, which can be seen as contradicting the focus on doing what is right in Deuteronomy 6:18.
Ecclesiastes 8:15: Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
Jesus speaks about bringing not peace but a sword, contrasting with the peace implied in doing what is good in Deuteronomy 6:18.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with Luke 14:26
The call to hate one's own family to follow Jesus seems to contradict the pursuit of general righteousness and welfare for others in Deuteronomy 6:18.
Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Contradiction with Romans 7:15
The struggle with sin and inability to do what one wants contradicts the call to do what is right and good in Deuteronomy 6:18.
Romans 7:15: For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. [allow: Gr. know]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:12
Expresses that all things are lawful even if not beneficial, which can contradict the principle of only doing right as mentioned in Deuteronomy 6:18.
1 Corinthians 6:12: All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. [expedient: or, profitable]
Contradiction with James 4:4
Friendship with the world is enmity with God, which implies tension with striving for good before both God and man as stated in Deuteronomy 6:18.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Deuteronomy 6:18 could arise if someone interprets "doing what is right and good" as subjective, allowing personal or cultural biases to define morality. This might lead to actions that differ from other biblical teachings or modern ethical standards. Additionally, interpreting what "good" means could vary greatly, causing inconsistency in application across different contexts.