Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21
Hebrews 11:16 emphasizes desire for a heavenly home, whereas Matthew 6:19-21 advises storing treasures in heaven rather than focusing on earthly aspirations, suggesting a focus on actions rather than homeland desire.
Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with John 18:36
Hebrews 11:16 refers to seeking a heavenly country, but John 18:36 suggests that Christ's kingdom is not worldly, indicating a distinction between earthly desires and spiritual kingdom.
John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:2
This verse advises setting affections on things above, not on earthly things, yet Hebrews 11:16 emphasizes longing for a heavenly country, potentially suggesting different focuses.
Colossians 3:2: Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. [affection: or, mind]
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:11
Hebrews 11:16 highlights a longing for a heavenly country, whereas 1 Peter 2:11 speaks of living as sojourners and abstaining from fleshly desires, which may imply different interpretations of seeking heavenly things.
1 Peter 2:11: Dearly beloved, I beseech [you] as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;