Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
This verse advises not to lay up treasures on earth, contrary to the directive of laying up gold as dust.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
This verse warns against covetousness and emphasizes that life does not consist of possessions, which contradicts the value placed on wealth in Job 22:24.
Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Contradiction with Proverbs 23:5
This verse discusses the fleeting nature of riches, contrasting the positive view of wealth accumulation in Job 22:24.
Proverbs 23:5: Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for [riches] certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. [set...: Heb. cause thine eyes to fly upon]
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:9
This verse states that those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and harmful desires, contradicting the encouragement to trust in wealth as in Job 22:24.
1 Timothy 6:9: But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:28
This verse claims that those who trust in their riches will fall, contrasting with the implied security of wealth in Job 22:24.
Proverbs 11:28: He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.