Contradiction with Proverbs 21:17
Explains that seeking pleasure leads to poverty, whereas Hebrews 11:25 suggests choosing to endure affliction rather than enjoy fleeting pleasures.
Proverbs 21:17: He that loveth pleasure [shall be] a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. [pleasure: or, sport]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:15
Advocates for eating, drinking, and being merry, contradicting the notion in Hebrews 11:25 of rejecting the temporary pleasures of sin.
Ecclesiastes 8:15: Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:32
Implies embracing the idea of "let us eat and drink; for tomorrow we die," conflicting with the self-denial praised in Hebrews 11:25.
1 Corinthians 15:32: If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die. [after...: or, to speak after the manner of men]
Contradiction with Luke 12:19
Suggests a lifestyle of ease and enjoyment, which contrasts with the suffering with God's people mentioned in Hebrews 11:25.
Luke 12:19: And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, [and] be merry.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 11:9
Encourages enjoying youth and following one's heart, opposing the idea in Hebrews 11:25 of rejecting short-lived pleasures for righteous suffering.
Ecclesiastes 11:9: Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these [things] God will bring thee into judgment.
Paradox #1
Hebrews 11:25 speaks about choosing to endure challenges with others rather than enjoying temporary pleasures. A potential contradiction could arise if someone interprets the need to suffer or face hardships as more virtuous than striving for happiness or comfort, leading to the belief that suffering is inherently good. This might conflict with values that prioritize well-being and happiness.