Contradiction with Matthew 6:24
This verse contradicts Job 31:24 by stating that one cannot serve both God and wealth, suggesting exclusivity in devotion.
Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10
This verse highlights the love of money as the root of all evil, opposing Job 31:24's implication of placing hope in wealth.
1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:28
This verse warns that those who trust in riches will fall, which contrasts with the idea in Job 31:24 of trusting in gold.
Proverbs 11:28: He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
This verse advises against covetousness and emphasizes that life's value does not rest in possessions, differing from seeking security in wealth as described in Job 31:24.
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 Hebrews 13:5
This verse encourages contentment with what one has, contradicting the placing of hope and reliance on wealth mentioned in Job 31:24.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Paradox #1
Job 31:24 highlights relying on wealth as the basis of one's trust and security. A potential doctrinal conflict might arise with passages that emphasize relying solely on God rather than material wealth. Other parts of the Bible, like in Matthew 6:24, suggest that one cannot serve both God and money, which could be seen as inconsistent if one misinterprets Job 31:24 as endorsing trust in riches. However, in context, Job is actually reflecting on the wrongness of such trust, so there is no real inconsistency when understood properly.