Contradiction with Matthew 5:14
While Hebrews 13:13 discusses bearing shame and disgrace, Matthew 5:14 refers to believers as the light of the world, suggesting honor and visibility rather than disgrace.
Matthew 5:14: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:9
This verse speaks of believers as a chosen generation and a royal priesthood, emphasizing a special status, which seems to contradict the call to bear reproach in Hebrews 13:13.
1 Peter 2:9: But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: [peculiar: or, purchased] [praises: or, virtues]
Contradiction with Philippians 3:20
Hebrews 13:13 calls for going outside the camp and bearing disgrace, while Philippians 3:20 emphasizes current citizenship in heaven, focusing on an exalted status.
Philippians 3:20: For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: [conversation...: or, we live or conduct ourselves as citizens of heaven, or, for obtaining heaven]
Paradox #1
Hebrews 13:13 encourages believers to go outside the community and bear the same shame that Jesus did. A possible moral conflict could be the difficulty in reconciling the value of community acceptance with the call to step outside of it and face ridicule or rejection, which might seem contradictory to maintaining harmony and support in one’s immediate community.