Contradiction with Proverbs 10:4
While Luke 15:15 depicts the prodigal son in a state of servitude and want, Proverbs 10:4 states that diligent hands bring wealth, indicating that hard work leads to prosperity.
Proverbs 10:4: He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:25
Luke 15:15 shows a situation of need, but Psalm 37:25 suggests that the righteous are never forsaken or begging for bread, which implies divine provision is always present.
Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:26
Luke 15:15 shows the prodigal son doing menial labor to survive, whereas Matthew 6:26 denotes God's provision for all creatures, suggesting no need to labor for sustenance.
Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
Contradiction with Philippians 4:19
In contrast to the want experienced in Luke 15:15, Philippians 4:19 promises that God will supply every need, which contradicts this state of lack and destitution.
Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:1
Luke 15:15 portrays a lack, capturing the prodigal son's desperation, whereas Psalm 23:1 asserts that the Lord provides, so one shall not be in want.
Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:6
Luke 15:15 shows the son feeding swine, a sign of deep hunger, whereas Matthew 5:6 promises fulfillment for those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, suggesting satisfaction.
Matthew 5:6: Blessed [are] they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Contradiction with John 10:10
Luke 15:15 describes an impoverished lifestyle, conflicting with John 10:10 where Jesus speaks of life abundantly, indicating fullness rather than lack.
John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:12
Luke 15:15 involves a degrading job, while Deuteronomy 28:12 promises that the obedient will lend to many nations but borrow from none, suggesting a position of prosperity and not poverty.
Deuteronomy 28:12: The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.