Contradiction with Matthew 10:37
Prioritizes love for family over love for God, contrary to Luke 10:27's call for wholehearted love for God first.
Matthew 10:37: He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:15
Advises against loving the world, potentially conflicting with Luke 10:27’s extension of love to “thy neighbor” who is part of the world.
1 John 2:15: Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:5
God's jealousy and punishment seems to counter the expression of total love and devotion in Luke 10:27.
Exodus 20:5: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation] of them that hate me;
Contradiction with Matthew 22:40
Suggests all law hangs on commands similar to Luke 10:27, yet raises questions about contradictory laws elsewhere in the Old Testament.
Matthew 22:40: While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,
Paradox #1
Luke 10:27 emphasizes loving God and loving your neighbor as yourself, which some may see as conflicting when considering situations where loving one's neighbor could contradict personal beliefs or perceived commands from God. Balancing unconditional love for others with adherence to religious rules or interpretations can create tension for some individuals.