Contradiction with Romans 3:20
While Deuteronomy 8:1 emphasizes keeping commandments to live and multiply, Romans 3:20 suggests that no one is justified by the deeds of the law, contradicting the concept of the law leading to 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 Galatians 2:16
Deuteronomy 8:1 highlights obedience to the law for prosperity, while Galatians 2:16 states that a person is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ.
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 Ephesians 2:8-9
Deuteronomy 8:1 implies a reward for following commandments, but Ephesians 2:8-9 emphasizes that salvation is a gift from God, not a result of works, so no one can boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Titus 3:5
Contradicting the implication that life and prosperity come through obedience in Deuteronomy 8:1, Titus 3:5 asserts that salvation comes not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to God's mercy.
Titus 3:5: Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Contradiction with Philippians 3:9
Deuteronomy 8:1 suggests adhering to the commandments leads to life, while Philippians 3:9 emphasizes righteousness through faith in Christ, not from the law.
Philippians 3:9: And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: