Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Emphasizes justification through faith in Jesus Christ, not through the law, contrasting the idea of keeping commandments for prolonging life.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Romans 3:20
States that no one will be justified by the works of the law, which contrasts with the concept of observing statutes for prolonging life.
Romans 3:20: Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law [is] the knowledge of sin.
Contradiction with Romans 10:4
Declares Christ as the end of the law for righteousness, differing from the call to observe commandments in Deuteronomy 6:2.
Romans 10:4: For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:7
Implies that the first covenant (law) was faulty, suggesting a different perspective from the enduring commandment-keeping of Deuteronomy 6:2.
Hebrews 8:7: For if that first [covenant] had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:14
Indicates that the written code was canceled, contradicting the notion of holding onto commandments as mentioned in Deuteronomy 6:2.
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 Ephesians 2:15
Talks about abolishing the law of commandments, which opposes the directive to observe statutes and commandments.
Ephesians 2:15: Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, [even] the law of commandments [contained] in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, [so] making peace;
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 3:6
Describes the letter of the law as something that kills, contrasting the life-prolonging commandment-keeping in Deuteronomy 6:2.
2 Corinthians 3:6: Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. [giveth life: or, quickeneth]
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 6:2 talks about the importance of fearing and obeying God to have a long life. The contradiction or conflict might arise when considering the idea of fearing God versus the idea of God being loving and kind. Some might see a conflict between fearing God and seeing God as a figure of love and compassion, as these two emotions—fear and love—can seem contradictory.