Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:11
Contradicts the notion of child-like acceptance by stating that maturity involves putting away childish things.
1 Corinthians 13:11: When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. [thought: or, reasoned] [put away: Gr. vanish away]
Contradiction with Hebrews 5:14
Suggests that maturity involves discernment, contrasting with Mark 10:15's emphasis on child-like acceptance.
Hebrews 5:14: But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, [even] those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. [of full age: or, perfect] [use: or, an habit, or, perfection]
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:2
Encourages growth from spiritual infancy to maturity, differing from the call for child-like qualities in Mark 10:15.
1 Peter 2:2: As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:14-15
Advises not to remain as children in understanding but to grow into maturity in Christ, contrasting with Mark 10:15.
Ephesians 4:14-15: That we [henceforth] be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, [and] cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
Paradox #1
Mark 10:15 might be seen as having a contradiction or conflict when it suggests entering the kingdom of God like a child. This could conflict with other parts of the Bible that emphasize maturity, wisdom, and discernment as important aspects of faith, suggesting that both childlike qualities and adult wisdom are necessary but not always easily reconciled.