Contradiction with Matthew 6:34
This verse advises against worrying about tomorrow, while Luke 14:31 suggests planning ahead by considering if one can win a battle.
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 3:5
This verse encourages trust in the Lord rather than relying on one's own understanding, contrary to Luke 14:31 which implies reliance on one's own judgment to assess battle readiness.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with James 4:13-14
These verses caution against boasting about future plans, whereas Luke 14:31 promotes the idea of making strategic plans for the future.
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:
Contradiction with Matthew 10:19
This verse advises not to worry about what to say beforehand in times of trial, contrasting with Luke 14:31, which emphasizes advance planning and preparation.
Matthew 10:19: But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
This verse states that a man's heart devises his way, but the Lord directs his steps, suggesting divine guidance over human planning, differing from the notion of strategic planning in Luke 14:31.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Luke 14:31 could involve the idea of preparing for conflict or war, which might seem at odds with teachings on peace and love. The tension arises between the practical need for strategic planning in conflicts and the broader message of promoting peace and reconciliation.