Contradiction with Matthew 5:38-39
Leviticus 25:18 emphasizes adherence to God's statutes for a peaceful life, while Matthew 5:38-39 suggests departing from the law of retribution ("an eye for an eye") and promotes a non-retaliatory approach.
Matthew 5:38-39: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
Contradiction with Exodus 21:23-25
Leviticus 25:18 calls for following God's statutes for dwelling safely, whereas Exodus 21:23-25 prescribes a direct retributive justice system ("eye for an eye"), which may not align with modern understandings of safety and peaceful living.
Exodus 21:23-25: And if [any] mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,
Contradiction with Galatians 5:18
Leviticus 25:18 stresses the importance of keeping the law for a secure life, while Galatians 5:18 states that if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law, implying freedom from the law's requirements.
Galatians 5:18: But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13
Leviticus 25:18 suggests following God's statutes to dwell safely, yet Hebrews 8:13 indicates that the old covenant (the law) is obsolete with the new covenant through Christ, challenging the necessity of following the old laws.
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 Romans 10:4
Leviticus 25:18 focuses on the importance of laws for security, while Romans 10:4 highlights Christ as the end of the law for righteousness, suggesting a shift away from the legalistic adherence in Levitical laws.
Romans 10:4: For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.