Contradiction with Matthew 23:9
This verse says not to call anyone on earth 'father,' suggesting a more specific spiritual paternity, rather than the universal fatherhood mentioned in Malachi 2:10.
Matthew 23:9: And call no [man] your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
Contradiction with John 8:44
This verse describes some people as having the devil as their father, contradicting the idea of a shared, singular divine paternity suggested in Malachi 2:10.
John 8:44: Ye are of [your] father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. [of his own: or, from his own will or disposition]
Contradiction with 1 John 3:10
This verse differentiates the children of God from the children of the devil, contradicting the shared familial bond mentioned in Malachi 2:10.
1 John 3:10: In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.
Paradox #1
Malachi 2:10 emphasizes the idea that all people have one Father and were created by one God, promoting unity and loyalty among people. A potential contradiction could arise when comparing this idea with verses that emphasize the chosen status of Israel, suggesting a distinct separation between Jews and Gentiles. This can create tension between the concepts of universal brotherhood and particularism.
Paradox #2
Malachi 2:10 talks about the shared fatherhood of God and questions why people betray each other if they all come from the same family. A potential contradiction here is that despite this call for unity and kindness among people, there are many instances in religious texts and history where believers acted against each other or against those of different faiths. This inconsistency between the ideal of unity and the reality of division and conflict could be seen as a contradiction.