Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 12:56

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 12:56 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 12:56. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is saying that people can understand the weather by looking at the sky, but they are not paying attention to the important things God is doing right now. He wants them to notice and understand what is really important.

Luke 12:56: [Ye] hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Luke 12:56 emphasizes discernment of the times, while Proverbs 3:5 advises trust in the Lord over leaning on personal understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:36

Luke 12:56 encourages awareness of the times, but Matthew 24:36 states that no one knows the day or hour.

Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14

While Luke 12:56 expects discernment, 1 Corinthians 2:14 suggests that spiritual understanding is not naturally attained.

1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Luke 12:56 could be the challenge of interpreting signs in the world around us while potentially ignoring or misunderstanding signs of spiritual or moral importance. This could lead to a tension between focusing on worldly matters and spiritual awareness or insight.

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