Contradiction with John 3:16
Mark 10:17 suggests doing works to inherit eternal life, while John 3:16 emphasizes belief for eternal life.
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 Ephesians 2:8-9
Mark 10:17 involves doing, but Ephesians 2:8-9 teaches salvation by grace through faith, not works.
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 Romans 3:28
Mark 10:17 indicates action needed for eternal life, Romans 3:28 insists on faith without deeds.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Titus 3:5
Mark 10:17 focuses on actions, whereas Titus 3:5 says salvation is due to mercy, not righteous deeds.
Titus 3:5: Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Mark 10:17 appears to value actions, Galatians 2:16 argues faith in Jesus, not law adherence, justifies.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Romans 4:5
Mark 10:17 implies inheritance by deeds, Romans 4:5 points to faith as the source of righteousness, regardless of works.
Romans 4:5: But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse could be seen in the tension between wealth and spirituality. The verse may suggest that having great wealth can be a barrier to achieving spiritual or eternal rewards. This could be seen as inconsistent because wealth is often viewed as a blessing in other parts of religious teaching, yet here it seems to be portrayed as something that could hinder spiritual fulfillment.