Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
This verse advises against laying up treasures on earth, which contradicts Ezra 8:29's instruction to guard earthly valuables.
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 Matthew 6:20
Encourages laying up treasures in heaven, contrasting the focus on earthly treasures in Ezra 8:29.
Matthew 6:20: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
Warns against covetousness and reliance on earthly wealth, which contradicts the safeguarding of material wealth in Ezra 8:29.
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 Matthew 19:21
Advises to sell possessions and give to the poor to achieve perfection, opposing the safeguarding of treasures in Ezra 8:29.
Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:17
Encourages not to trust in uncertain riches, contrasting with the diligent guarding of riches in Ezra 8:29.
1 Timothy 6:17: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [uncertain...: Gr. uncertainty of riches]
Contradiction with Proverbs 23:5
Speaks of the fleeting nature of riches, which contrasts with the effort to safeguard them in Ezra 8:29.
Proverbs 23:5: Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for [riches] certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. [set...: Heb. cause thine eyes to fly upon]