Contradiction with Matthew 5:34
Jesus says to "swear not at all," which contradicts the practice of using precious stones for adornment and oaths, suggesting a more inward, spiritual offering.
Matthew 5:34: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
Advises against storing treasures on earth, contradicting the value placed on earthly materials like stones and oil.
Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10
Describes the love of money as the root of evil, which contrasts with collecting costly materials.
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 1 Peter 3:3-4
Encourages adornment to be of the inner self, not with outward jewels or decorations.
1 Peter 3:3-4: Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
Contradiction with James 2:5
Speaks of God choosing the poor, indicating spiritual wealth over material abundance.
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]
Contradiction with Luke 12:33
Advises selling possessions and giving alms, which contrasts with gathering and using costly materials.
Luke 12:33: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.