Contradiction with Romans 3:24
John 15:14 suggests obedience is required for friendship with Jesus, while Romans 3:24 emphasizes being justified freely by grace through redemption without conditions of obedience.
Romans 3:24: Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
John 15:14 implies actions are needed to be a friend of Jesus, but Ephesians 2:8-9 stresses salvation by grace through faith, not by works.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
John 15:14 indicates doing commandments qualifies friendship with Jesus, whereas Galatians 2:16 states a person is justified by faith in Jesus Christ, not by following the law.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Titus 3:5
John 15:14 associates friendship with deeds, but Titus 3:5 highlights salvation not by deeds of righteousness, but according to God's mercy.
Titus 3:5: Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Contradiction with Philippians 3:9
John 15:14 ties friendship to actions of keeping commandments, yet Philippians 3:9 emphasizes righteousness through faith in Christ, not the law.
Philippians 3:9: And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction in the idea of friendship being conditional, as the verse suggests friendship depends on following certain commands. This could conflict with the view of unconditional love or friendship often associated with divine relationships. In other parts of religious teachings, God's love is seen as unconditional, which might not seem consistent with a conditional form of friendship.
Paradox #2
A possible moral conflict in John 15:14 arises from the idea of friendship being conditional on obedience. In common understanding, friendships are usually based on mutual respect and care rather than obedience to one's commands. This could be seen as inconsistent with the traditional view of friendships being reciprocal and equal.