Contradiction with Romans 6:14
This verse states that sin shall not have dominion over you because you are not under the law, but under grace, which contrasts with the concept of punishment for not obeying commandments in Leviticus.
Romans 6:14: For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:13
This verse indicates that Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us, opposing the idea of strict adherence to the law as outlined in Leviticus.
Galatians 3:13: Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that hangeth on a tree:
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
These verses emphasize salvation by grace through faith, not by works, which contradicts the conditional blessings and curses based on obedience in Leviticus.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with John 1:17
This verse juxtaposes the law given by Moses with grace and truth coming through Jesus Christ, contrasting the conditional requirements of Leviticus.
John 1:17: For the law was given by Moses, [but] grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13
This verse suggests that the new covenant has made the first covenant (related to laws and commands) obsolete, which is at odds with the conditional obedience mentioned in Leviticus.
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 5:18
If you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law, which conflicts with the adherence to laws and commands in Leviticus 26:14.
Galatians 5:18: But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
Contradiction with Romans 8:2
The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death, which contrasts with the obedience to law stressed in Leviticus.
Romans 8:2: For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:14
This verse describes the blotting out of ordinances that were against us, which differs from the command to follow all laws as mentioned in Leviticus.
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;
Paradox #1
Leviticus 26:14 discusses consequences for disobedience to God's commands. A potential theological conflict might arise when compared with verses emphasizing God's mercy and forgiveness, suggesting a tension between God's justice and mercy. Some might struggle to reconcile the idea of punishment with a belief in a loving and forgiving God. However, others interpret this as illustrating the balance between God's justice and mercy, where consequences serve as a call to repentance.
Paradox #2
Leviticus 26:14 talks about consequences for not following certain rules. The contradiction might arise from the idea that a loving and forgiving deity would also impose severe punishments for disobedience. People may see a conflict between justice and mercy, questioning how punishment fits with the concept of unconditional love and forgiveness.