Contradiction with John 3:16
This verse emphasizes God's unconditional love and promise of eternal life to all who believe, which can be seen as contrasting with Luke 9:62's implication that commitment to God's kingdom requires continuous, undivided attention.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
This verse invites all who labor and are heavy laden to come to Jesus for rest, which contrasts with the notion in Luke 9:62 that focus and unwavering commitment to God's work are necessary.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39
These verses stress that nothing can separate us from the love of God, which can seem contradictory to Luke 9:62's emphasis on the consequences of looking back after committing to God's kingdom.
Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
These verses focus on salvation through faith as a gift from God, contrasting with the perceived requirement of human perseverance in Luke 9:62.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
This verse offers assurance of forgiveness upon confession, which contrasts with the view in Luke 9:62 that turning back makes one unworthy of the kingdom of God.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction between the idea of not looking back after committing to a spiritual path, as mentioned in this verse, and other teachings about forgiveness and understanding human weakness. In certain parts of the Bible, there's emphasis on compassion and dealing gently with human failings, which could seem inconsistent with this verse's strong statement. However, many interpreters argue that these teachings address different aspects of spiritual life and do not truly contradict each other.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Luke 9:62 could be that it emphasizes complete commitment to a spiritual path, which might conflict with other moral responsibilities like caring for family or addressing urgent personal matters. This total focus on one obligation may seem inconsistent with the need for balance in life.