Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
Contradicts Ezra 8:30 by advising against laying up earthly treasures.
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
Suggests storing treasures in heaven, contrasting with handling earthly valuables in Ezra 8:30.
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 12:33
Recommends selling possessions and giving to the needy, opposing the safeguarding of treasure.
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.
Contradiction with Proverbs 23:5
Warns that riches can disappear rapidly, whereas Ezra 8:30 focuses on protecting material wealth.
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]
Contradiction with James 5:1-2
Speaks of the fleeting nature of riches, which contrasts with the preservation endeavor in Ezra 8:30.
James 5:1-2: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].