Contradiction with Matthew 25:28
In the Parable of the Talents, the unfruitful servant's talent is taken away, suggesting a different outcome for neglected responsibility.
Matthew 25:28: Take therefore the talent from him, and give [it] unto him which hath ten talents.
Contradiction with James 1:9-10
This passage emphasizes the humble exaltation of the lowly and the fleeting wealth of the rich, contrasting with the idea of giving more to one who already has.
James 1:9-10: Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: [rejoice: or, glory]
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Advises the rich to not trust in uncertain riches and to do good works, focusing on spiritual wealth rather than accumulating more worldly wealth.
1 Timothy 6:17-19: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [uncertain...: Gr. uncertainty of riches]
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:24
Speaks about one who gives freely yet grows richer, which contrasts with the idea of simply accumulating more because of present abundance.
Proverbs 11:24: There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10
States that one who loves wealth will not be satisfied, suggesting a different view on accumulating more possessions.
Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.