Contradiction with Proverbs 11:13
This verse suggests keeping secrets, which contradicts the prohibition against going up and down as a talebearer.
Proverbs 11:13: A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. [A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer]
Contradiction with Matthew 18:15
This verse advocates confronting someone privately about their faults, which can be seen as contrasting with spreading information about others.
Matthew 18:15: Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
Contradiction with James 5:16
This verse encourages confessing faults to one another, which may appear contradictory to restricting speech about others.
James 5:16: Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:20
This verse suggests rebuking others before all, potentially contradicting the idea of not spreading tales.
1 Timothy 5:20: Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction with this verse could lie in the balance between promoting justice and the prohibition against spreading rumors or gossip. In some situations, people might struggle with whether sharing certain information for justice might conflict with the directive against spreading tales, especially if the information could harm someone's reputation.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 19:16 advises against spreading gossip or participating in harmful actions against others. The moral conflict could arise when someone feels compelled to share information for the greater good or to protect someone from harm, which might seem like gossip but is done with good intentions. This can create a tension between adhering strictly to the text and acting in a way that feels morally right in certain situations.