Contradiction with Romans 3:28
This verse states that a person is justified by faith without the deeds of the law, contradicting Leviticus 20:8, which emphasizes keeping the statutes.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
This verse claims that a person is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, contrasting with the call to keep statutes in Leviticus 20:8.
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 Colossians 2:14
This verse mentions that the obligations are nailed to the cross, which opposes the command in Leviticus 20:8 to observe the statutes.
Colossians 2:14: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13
This verse suggests that the old covenant is obsolete, which contradicts the ongoing call to keep statutes stated in Leviticus 20:8.
Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:10
This verse indicates that all who rely on observing the law are under a curse, conflicting with the instruction in Leviticus 20:8 to follow the law.
Galatians 3:10: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:15
This verse declares that the law of commandments contained in ordinances has been abolished, contradicting the emphasis on following statutes in Leviticus 20:8.
Ephesians 2:15: Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, [even] the law of commandments [contained] in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, [so] making peace;
Paradox #1
Leviticus 20:8 emphasizes the importance of following God's laws and being holy because God himself is holy. Some people might see a contradiction when comparing this to New Testament teachings, which emphasize faith in Jesus and grace over strict adherence to the law. This could cause confusion about whether following the law or living by faith is more important for salvation and holiness.