Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 8:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 8:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 8:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God reminds us to always remember Him because He is the one who gives us the ability to have nice things. God does this to keep the promise He made a long time ago to our ancestors.

Deuteronomy 8:18: But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for [it is] he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as [it is] this day.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:22

This verse attributes wealth to the blessing of the LORD without mentioning human effort or ability, implying a contradiction to the emphasis on God's empowerment for wealth creation in Deuteronomy 8:18.

Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:19

States that wealth and possessions are gifts from God, not necessarily tied to the power or ability he provides, contrasting the empowerment concept in Deuteronomy 8:18.

Ecclesiastes 5:19: Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this [is] the gift of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:24

Suggests that wealth can be a hindrance to entering the kingdom of God, which contradicts the idea of God giving power to get wealth in Deuteronomy 8:18.

Matthew 19:24: And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with James 2:5

Indicates that God has chosen the poor of the world to be rich in faith, suggesting a preference for poverty over wealth, conflicting with the notion of God empowering people to gain wealth in Deuteronomy 8:18.

James 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? [of the: or, of that]

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction might arise when comparing the emphasis on God's role in providing wealth with other biblical teachings that stress human effort, responsibility, or the dangers of wealth. Some passages highlight the importance of hard work or caution against the spiritual risks of wealth, which could seem inconsistent with the idea of wealth being a gift or empowerment from God.

Paradox #2

Some people might see a contradiction in the idea that hard work, skills, and personal effort could be overshadowed by the belief that wealth and success only come from a higher power. This might create tension between relying on divine support and valuing personal responsibility.

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