Contradiction with Matthew 6:24
Ecclesiastes 5:10 implies dissatisfaction with wealth, while Matthew 6:24 emphasizes not serving two masters and choosing God over wealth.
Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:22
Ecclesiastes 5:10 views wealth as unsatisfying, whereas Proverbs 10:22 states that the blessing of the Lord, which includes wealth, adds no sorrow.
Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10
While Ecclesiastes 5:10 indicates discontent with money, 1 Timothy 6:10 describes the love of money as the root of evil, not just dissatisfaction.
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 Psalm 112:3
Ecclesiastes 5:10 sees wealth as unsatisfying, but Psalm 112:3 describes wealth and riches positively in the house of the righteous.
Psalm 112:3: Wealth and riches [shall be] in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Contradiction with Luke 16:11
Ecclesiastes 5:10 suggests dissatisfaction with wealth, while Luke 16:11 presents worldly wealth as a trust that prepares for true riches.
Luke 16:11: If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true [riches]? [mammon: or, riches]
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:9-10
Ecclesiastes 5:10 highlights dissatisfaction, whereas Proverbs 3:9-10 promises abundance as a blessing for honoring God.
Proverbs 3:9-10: Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
Paradox #1
Ecclesiastes 5:10 talks about the insatiable nature of wealth and how people who love money never seem to be satisfied. This message might seem to conflict with verses that suggest wealth is a blessing from God, like those in Proverbs or some parts of Deuteronomy, where material blessings are seen as a sign of God's favor. The contradiction can arise in understanding whether wealth is something to desire as a blessing or something that can lead to dissatisfaction.
Paradox #2
Ecclesiastes 5:10 suggests that loving money leads to dissatisfaction because no amount of money is ever enough. A potential conflict with this idea could be the biblical notion in other passages that prosperity and wealth are seen as blessings from God. So, while one part emphasizes the futility and dissatisfaction of wealth, another might highlight material prosperity as a sign of God's favor. This could create tension between seeing wealth as both potentially negative and positive.
Paradox #3
The contradiction for this biblical concept is that people often believe that accumulating wealth will lead to happiness and fulfillment. However, throughout history, many wealthy individuals have found that riches do not guarantee satisfaction, which aligns with the verse's message suggesting that chasing wealth does not necessarily lead to a fulfilled life. This contradiction lies in the human tendency to equate material success with happiness.
Paradox #4
The contradiction or conflict in Ecclesiastes 5:10 could be that while it states the futility of loving money and how it doesn't bring satisfaction, other parts of the Bible discuss wealth as a blessing or reward from God. This could seem inconsistent as it presents wealth both as a potential problem and a sign of God's favor.