Contradiction with Exodus 34:7
Luke 16:10 emphasizes being faithful in little leading to faithfulness in much, whereas Exodus 34:7 highlights God's mercy and forgiveness, seemingly regardless of one's faithfulness in small matters.
Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
Luke 16:10 focuses on faithfulness and diligence, while Ephesians 2:8-9 stresses that salvation and righteousness are not results of works, implying that one's actions in small things do not lead to larger blessings on their own merit.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
Luke 16:10 speaks of an outward action of faithfulness, but 1 Samuel 16:7 suggests that God looks at the heart rather than actions for judgment.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Matthew 20:1-16
Luke 16:10 notes a proportional reward for faithfulness, contrasting with the parable in Matthew 20, where laborers receive equal pay regardless of hours worked, emphasizing undeserved grace rather than reward for incremental faithfulness.
Matthew 20:1-16: For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man [that is] an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.
Contradiction with Romans 3:23-24
Luke 16:10 suggests righteousness is achieved through acts of faithfulness, whereas Romans 3:23-24 states all have fallen short and are justified freely by grace, not by their faithfulness.
Romans 3:23-24: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:22
Luke 16:10 connects faithfulness with subsequent reward, while Proverbs 10:22 claims that blessings like wealth come from the Lord's blessing alone, irrespective of one's effort or small acts.
Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict might arise if the idea that being faithful in small things guarantees being faithful in big things does not align with personal experiences. Some people might act responsibly in small matters but struggle with larger responsibilities due to different pressures or challenges. This could create a perceived inconsistency with the message of the verse.