Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 12:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 12:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 12:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is saying that He is not the one to settle arguments about things like money or possessions between people. He wants people to focus on the important teachings about love and kindness instead.

Luke 12:14: And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

Contradiction with Exodus 18:16

In Exodus, Moses is judging the people, which contrasts with Jesus' refusal to judge in Luke 12:14.

Exodus 18:16: When they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between one and another, and I do make [them] know the statutes of God, and his laws. [one...: Heb. a man and his fellow]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:2

Paul encourages the saints to judge the world, unlike Jesus, who declines judgment in Luke 12:14.

1 Corinthians 6:2: Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?

Contradiction with James 4:12

James speaks against judging others, yet Jesus himself refrains from it in Luke 12:14.

James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?

Paradox #1

Luke 12:14 features Jesus responding to a request by saying, "Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?" The potential contradiction or inconsistency here might arise from the role of Jesus in Christian belief. Jesus is often seen as a divine judge in spiritual matters, yet in this instance, he explicitly distances himself from acting as a judge in a legal or financial dispute. This could seem inconsistent with the view of Jesus as a judge of human actions in a moral or eschatological sense.

Paradox #2

The possible contradiction in Luke 12:14 could be about the expectation of moral or spiritual leaders to help resolve disputes and guide people in conflicts. If Jesus chooses not to intervene in a disagreement, it might seem inconsistent with the role of a leader providing guidance. This might confuse some about when and how such leaders should be involved in resolving moral or personal issues.

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