Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
These verses encourage laying up treasures in heaven instead of on earth, which contrasts with the earthly focus.
Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10
Describes the insatiability of wealth, contradicting the idea of possessing treasure where one's heart is.
Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.
Contradiction with James 5:1-3
Condemns the rich for storing up earthly treasures that will decay, in contrast to focusing one's heart on eternal treasures.
James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:9-10
Warns of the dangers and desires of acquiring wealth, contradicting the idea of having one's heart set on material wealth.
1 Timothy 6:9-10: But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:4
States that riches do not profit in the day of wrath, contradicting the focus on where one's treasure is.
Proverbs 11:4: Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
Paradox #1
Luke 12:34 talks about where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. A possible contradiction could be that it suggests material wealth is linked to one's values, but elsewhere, the Bible often advises against placing importance on material wealth and emphasizes spiritual values instead. This could seem inconsistent if taken literally, as it might imply a positive aspect to wealth that contradicts other teachings.