Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23
This verse highlights that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, whereas Luke 15:10 emphasizes joy over one sinner's repentance, implying a desire for such events.
Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:21
This verse asserts that the wicked shall not go unpunished, potentially conflicting with the idea of joy in repentance if punishment still applies.
Proverbs 11:21: [Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:13-14
These verses suggest that few find the path to life, possibly implying a rarity of repentance contrary to the celebration implied in Luke 15:10.
Matthew 7:13-14: Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [strait: or, narrow]
Contradiction with Romans 9:18
This verse speaks about God having mercy on whom He wills, which could conflict with the idea of all heaven's joy over every sinner's repentance in Luke 15:10, suggesting selectivity.
Romans 9:18: Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will [have mercy], and whom he will he hardeneth.