Contradiction with Matthew 11:30
In Matthew 11:30, Jesus says His yoke is easy and His burden is light, which contrasts with the challenge and severity of what Jesus infers in Mark 10:38 about the baptism and cup He must undergo.
Matthew 11:30: For my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light.
Contradiction with Romans 8:37
Romans 8:37 speaks of believers as more than conquerors through Christ, which may seem to contradict the implication in Mark 10:38 about difficulty and suffering in following Jesus.
Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
Contradiction with 1 John 5:3
This verse states God's commandments are not burdensome, contrasting with the implication of Mark 10:38, suggesting that following Christ involves significant trials.
1 John 5:3: For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
Paradox #1
Mark 10:38 might seem to present a moral inconsistency because it refers to the challenges and sacrifices that come with following a spiritual path, which can clash with the desire for comfort or an easier life. This creates a conflict between the wish for spiritual growth and the natural human inclination towards comfort and security.