Contradiction with Romans 14:12
This verse emphasizes personal accountability to God rather than being held accountable by another person, contrasting with the steward's accountability to his master in Luke 16:2.
Romans 14:12: So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:1
This verse advises against judging others, contrasting with the master's judgment of the steward's management practices in Luke 16:2.
Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 4:4
This verse highlights that it is the Lord who judges, not any human authority as seen with the master in Luke 16:2.
1 Corinthians 4:4: For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. [know: or, I am not conscious of any fault]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
This passage advises storing treasures in heaven rather than focusing on earthly management and wealth accountability as depicted in Luke 16:2.
Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with James 3:1
This verse warns that teachers will be judged more strictly, which contrasts with the idea of a steward being judged by an earthly master as seen in Luke 16:2.
James 3:1: My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. [condemnation: or, judgment]