Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
This verse says, "And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted," emphasizing humility over exaltation.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with James 4:10
This verse states, "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up," highlighting the idea that humility leads to being lifted by God, rather than being exalted directly as in Joshua's case.
James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:7
This verse says, "The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up," contradicting a straightforward path of exaltation by showing God's actions as varied and not limited to exalting leaders.
1 Samuel 2:7: The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
Contradiction with Matthew 20:16
This verse states, "So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen," suggesting a variable outcome for leadership and prominence contrasted to Joshua's guaranteed exaltation.
Matthew 20:16: So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:6
This verse advises, "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time," which focuses on the timing and prerequisite of humility for exaltation, unlike the immediate exaltation Joshua received.
1 Peter 5:6: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: