Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 14:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 14:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 14:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse means that it's important to think carefully and plan ahead before starting something big. If you don't finish what you started, people might make fun of you.

Luke 14:29: Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish [it], all that behold [it] begin to mock him,

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Encourages not to worry about the future, contrasting the notion of planning which is implied in Luke 14:29.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

Advises against boasting about tomorrow, suggesting the uncertain nature of the future, unlike the preparation implied in Luke 14:29.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

Warns against making plans without considering God's will, contrasting the planning metaphor in Luke 14:29.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
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