Contradiction with Matthew 23:9
Contradicts the idea of remembering and following human leaders, as it instructs to call no man 'father' on earth because one Father is in heaven.
Matthew 23:9: And call no [man] your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
Warns against trusting in man, in contrast to respecting and following the faith of leaders as suggested in Hebrews 13:7.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with Matthew 15:14
Advises that if the leaders are blind guides, both will fall into a pit, suggesting that not all leaders are to be followed.
Matthew 15:14: Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:12-13
Questions the divisions and following of human leaders, emphasizing unity in Christ instead of allegiance to individuals.
1 Corinthians 1:12-13: Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:27
States the anointing from God teaches all things, implying no need for human teachers contrary to following leaders as mentioned in Hebrews 13:7.
1 John 2:27: But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. [in him: or, in it]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Hebrews 13:7 could arise if leaders being remembered and imitated are found to have acted unethically or contrary to the values they preached. This could lead to a conflict between respecting authority and upholding personal integrity and moral judgment.