Contradiction with Matthew 10:37
This verse prioritizes love for Jesus over love for family, potentially conflicting with the all-encompassing love for God detailed in Mark 12:30.
Matthew 10:37: He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Contradiction with Luke 14:26
This verse suggests hating family in comparison to love for Jesus, which contrasts with the unified love and devotion prescribed in Mark 12:30.
Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:3-5
These verses emphasize exclusive worship of God but do not address the holistic love encompassing heart, soul, mind, and strength as in Mark 12:30.
Exodus 20:3-5: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:5
Though similar, this verse focuses on loving God without specifying the aspect of strength as emphasized in Mark 12:30.
Deuteronomy 6:5: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:20
This verse suggests that love for God is demonstrated through love of others, which indirectly emphasizes a different aspect of love compared to Mark 12:30's direct command to love God wholly.
1 John 4:20: If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
Contradiction with Matthew 22:39
This verse shifts the focus to loving one's neighbor as oneself, potentially dividing the absolute devotion commanded in Mark 12:30.
Matthew 22:39: On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
Paradox #1
Mark 12:30 instructs to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. A contradiction might arise if someone interprets this command as requiring absolute devotion that conflicts with other responsibilities, such as caring for family or serving the community. In such cases, prioritizing love for God above all else could clash with showing love and ethical responsibility towards others. However, interpretations can vary widely, and many see these loves as complementary rather than conflicting.