Contradiction with Proverbs 10:22
This verse says the blessing of the Lord brings wealth without sorrow, which contradicts James 5:5, as it admonishes the rich for living in pleasure leading to condemnation.
Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:17
This verse advises the rich not to trust in uncertain riches but in God for enjoyment, which contrasts with James 5:5's warning about indulgence leading to judgment.
1 Timothy 6:17: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [uncertain...: Gr. uncertainty of riches]
Contradiction with Matthew 19:24
Jesus' statement about the difficulty for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God stands in opposition to the notion in James 5:5 that rich living leads to degradation.
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 Ecclesiastes 5:19
This verse talks about how riches are a gift from God, intended to be enjoyed, contrasting with James 5:5 where wealth and luxury are seen negatively.
Ecclesiastes 5:19: Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this [is] the gift of God.
Contradiction with Luke 16:9
Advises using worldly wealth to gain friends for eternal dwellings, which seems contrary to the condemnation of luxury in James 5:5.
Luke 16:9: And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. [mammon: or, riches]
Contradiction with Psalm 112:3
Speaks of wealth and riches being in the house of the righteous, opposing the negative view of wealth in James 5:5.
Psalm 112:3: Wealth and riches [shall be] in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Contradiction with Luke 6:24
Warns woe to the rich who have received consolation, similar to James 5:5's warning, but possibly seen as a contradiction in the perception of wealth's temporal versus eternal value.
Luke 6:24: But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.
Contradiction with Revelation 3:17
Discusses self-deception in wealth leading to spiritual poverty, paralleling but also contradicting James 5:5 by different focus on endtimes consequences.
Revelation 3:17: Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
Paradox #1
James 5:5 talks about living in luxury and self-indulgence, which can be seen as morally conflicting with the broader biblical message that encourages helping the poor and being humble. This could be viewed as inconsistent if someone ignores the needs of others while focusing solely on their own comfort and wealth.