Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 8:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 8:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 8:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, he is warning people to remember God even when they have lots of food and nice homes. It's important not to forget to thank God when everything is going well.

Deuteronomy 8:12: Lest [when] thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt [therein];

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

This verse advises against amassing wealth on earth, whereas Deuteronomy 8:12 describes enjoying an abundance.

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

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

This verse warns against covetousness and emphasizes life is more than possessions, contrasting with the satisfaction mentioned in Deuteronomy 8:12.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10

This verse states that one who loves wealth is never satisfied, which contradicts the satisfaction implied in Deuteronomy 8:12.

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 1 Timothy 6:10

This verse discusses the love of money being the root of evil, conflicting with the positive depiction of wealth in Deuteronomy 8:12.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:4-5

This encourages not to overwork to become rich and describes the fleeting nature of wealth, against the plentiful imagery in Deuteronomy 8:12.

Proverbs 23:4-5: Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.

Contradiction with James 1:10-11

This verse emphasizes the transience of riches, which contrasts the prosperous state envisioned in Deuteronomy 8:12.

James 1:10-11: But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.
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