Luke 6:25 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Luke, Jesus is warning people who have everything they want and feel happy now that someday they might be sad or hungry. He is reminding us to be kind and to care for others, even if we are happy today.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:25

This verse suggests that those who trust in the Lord will be made fat, which counters the warning in Luke 6:25 against those who are full.

Proverbs 28:25: He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:10

This verse indicates that those who seek the Lord shall not want any good thing, contrasting with the woe in Luke 6:25 to those who are filled.

Psalm 34:10: The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good [thing].

Contradiction with John 6:35

In this verse, Jesus declares that whoever comes to him shall never hunger, appearing to promise satisfaction in contrast to the warning in Luke 6:25.

John 6:35: And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:2

This verse encourages spending on what satisfies and delights, which seems contrary to the woe pronounced in Luke 6:25 on those who are full now.

Isaiah 55:2: Wherefore do ye spend money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for [that which] satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye [that which is] good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. [spend: Heb. weigh]

Paradox #1

Luke 6:25 could be seen as conflicting with prosperity theology, which suggests that material wealth and happiness are signs of God's favor. This verse suggests that those who are currently comfortable and well-off might face future difficulties, challenging the notion that wealth and ease are always blessings from God.

Paradox #2