Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 14:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 14:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 14:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, if something is not useful, people will throw it away. We should pay attention and understand important lessons to be better and helpful.

Luke 14:35: It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; [but] men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:6

While Luke 14:35 speaks of uselessness, Proverbs 3:6 emphasizes acknowledging God in all ways and promises guidance, suggesting all situations can have divine purpose.

Proverbs 3:6: In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:13

This verse addresses losing saltiness like Luke 14:35, but emphasizes regaining purpose, whereas Luke 14:35 suggests discarding what becomes useless.

Matthew 5:13: Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Contrasts with the idea of something being without value, stating all things work together for good, implying inherent usefulness in all circumstances.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:11

While Luke 14:35 mentions being cast out, this verse asserts that God's word will not return void, signifying that nothing is entirely wasted.

Isaiah 55:11: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper [in the thing] whereto I sent it.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

Contradicts by highlighting that there is a purpose for everything, contrary to the conclusiveness in Luke 14:35 of something being fit for nothing.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
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