Contradiction with James 2:10
This verse suggests that breaking even one part of the law makes one guilty of all, which contrasts with the idea that the degree of love or forgiveness can vary.
James 2:10: For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one [point], he is guilty of all.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:10
This states that those who rely on obeying the law are under a curse for failing to uphold everything, implying strict adherence rather than forgiveness based on love.
Galatians 3:10: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:48
This verse calls for perfection, which suggests an unattainable standard rather than graded forgiveness based on love.
Matthew 5:48: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Contradiction with Proverbs 17:15
This passage condemns justifying the wicked, which can contrast with the forgiving attitude seen in Luke 7:47.
Proverbs 17:15: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
Describes human righteousness as inadequate, contradicting with the notion that love could merit forgiveness.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
Each person is punished for their own sin, suggesting justice over forgiveness based on interceding love for others.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
States that all have sinned and fallen short, indicating uniform guilt irrespective of the amount of love shown.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
Suggests personal accountability for sin, which doesn't necessarily align with the forgiveness extended due to love shown by others.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in the verse could be the idea that greater sin may lead to greater forgiveness and love, which might suggest that sinning more could result in more love and forgiveness. This could conflict with the general moral teaching that one should avoid sinning altogether.