Contradiction with Matthew 6:3-4
These verses speak about doing charitable deeds in secret, which contrasts with Luke 8:16's message about displaying one's light openly.
Matthew 6:3-4: But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
Contradiction with John 7:4
Jesus’ brothers suggest that no one works in secret if he seeks to be known publicly, which is contrary to the metaphor in Luke 8:16 about not hiding one's light.
John 7:4: For [there is] no man [that] doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:14-16
Although encouraging letting one's light shine, it presents a more targeted approach for the glory of God, whereas Luke 8:16 emphasizes not hiding light at all, leading to possible contradiction in application.
Matthew 5:14-16: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2
Advises allowing someone else to praise you and not self-promotion, indirectly countering the notion of displaying one's own light as seen in Luke 8:16.
Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.