Contradiction with Genesis 18:19
This verse shows God's directive for Abraham to command his household in following God's ways, leaving less choice than Joshua 24:15's call to choose whom to serve.
Genesis 18:19: For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:24
This verse indicates that no one can serve two masters, suggesting a more singular path than the choice offered in Joshua 24:15.
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 John 15:16
This verse indicates that God chooses people, rather than people choosing whom to serve, which contrasts with the choice presented in Joshua 24:15.
John 15:16: Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and [that] your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
Contradiction with Romans 9:16
This verse emphasizes God's mercy and choice, rather than human will, potentially differing from the idea of choice in Joshua 24:15.
Romans 9:16: So then [it is] not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Contradiction with Acts 13:48
This suggests predestination of those who believed, contrasting with the idea of choosing whom to serve presented in Joshua 24:15.
Acts 13:48: And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
Paradox #1
The potential theological inconsistency in that verse could be related to the concept of free will versus predestination. It emphasizes the importance of choosing whom to serve, which suggests that people have the freedom to make choices about their faith and actions. However, some theological interpretations emphasize predestination, where God has already determined who will be faithful. This can seem contradictory to the idea of making a personal choice of whom to serve.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse could be seen in the emphasis on choosing to serve one God while, in other sections of the Bible, other verses suggest that God is the only true choice and path. This might seem inconsistent as it presents the idea of choosing one's devotion, whereas other parts of the scripture emphasize there being only one acceptable option.