Contradiction with Matthew 5:3
"Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." This verse suggests that spiritual poverty, rather than material wealth, is what grants access to the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3: Blessed [are] the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:22
"The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it." This implies that wealth can be a blessing from God without sorrow, contrasting with the sorrowful departure of the young man in Mark 10:22.
Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:17
"Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy." This verse indicates that the rich can still enjoy their wealth if they trust in God, contrasting with the implication that wealth was a hindrance for the young man.
1 Timothy 6:17: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [uncertain...: Gr. uncertainty of riches]
Contradiction with Job 42:10
"And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before." God restored and doubled Job's wealth, suggesting that having wealth is not inherently negative, in contrast to the young man's sorrow linked to his possessions.
Job 42:10: And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. [gave...: Heb. added all that had been to Job unto the double]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:19
"Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God." This verse suggests that wealth can be a gift from God to be enjoyed, differing from the perspective of Mark 10:22.
Ecclesiastes 5:19: Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this [is] the gift of God.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in this context could be the challenge between material wealth and spiritual devotion. People might find it difficult to balance the desire for wealth with the commitment to spiritual or moral values, as the verse suggests prioritizing spiritual life over possessions.