Contradiction with Matthew 11:29
This verse portrays Jesus as gentle and humble in heart, which contradicts the harsh and fear-inducing depiction of the master in Luke 19:21.
Matthew 11:29: Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:18
This verse mentions that perfect love casts out fear, directly opposing the fearful perception of God mentioned in Luke 19:21.
1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
This verse emphasizes God's promise to never leave or forsake us, contrasting with the notion of a harsh and distant master in Luke 19:21.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with James 1:17
This verse describes God as the giver of every good and perfect gift, contradicting the view of God as severe and harsh in Luke 19:21.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Paradox #1
Luke 19:21 discusses a servant who feared his master for being harsh. Some see a contradiction with the concept of God being loving and merciful throughout the Bible. If God is seen as the master in this story, it might seem inconsistent with His forgiving nature. However, many interpret this as highlighting human misunderstanding of God's character rather than a contradiction in His nature.
Paradox #2
Luke 19:21 might seem to suggest a view of God as harsh or demanding, which can appear to contradict other parts of the Bible that describe God as loving and forgiving. This perceived conflict might confuse readers about the nature of God's character.
Paradox #3
The moral conflict in this verse could be seen in the portrayal of fear motivating actions, which might contradict the Christian teaching of acting out of love and faith rather than fear. The verse suggests an approach that is possibly focused on a harsh view of authority, creating a tension with the broader biblical message of love and compassion.