Contradiction with Matthew 5:5
This verse states "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth," suggesting inheritance through meekness rather than expansion as in Isaiah 54:3.
Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:24
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for the rich to enter heaven, viewing expansion and material acquisition more critically.
Matthew 19:24: And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Contradiction with Luke 6:20
"Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God," privileging spiritual wealth over physical territory expansion.
Luke 6:20: And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed [be ye] poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
Contradiction with James 4:1-2
Speaks to desiring and not having, underscoring conflicts leading from desires, contrasting peaceful expansion promised in Isaiah 54:3.
James 4:1-2: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]