Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse emphasizes personal responsibility for sin, contrasting with Matthew 23:32, which suggests the people complete the sins of their ancestors.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
This verse states that individuals should not be punished for the sins of their parents, in contrast to the collective guilt implied in Matthew 23:32.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with Romans 14:12
This emphasizes that everyone will give a personal account to God, differing from the shared guilt or collective punishment seen in Matthew 23:32.
Romans 14:12: So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:5
Encourages personal responsibility, stating each person will bear their own burden, not aligning with the notion of completing the sins of forefathers in Matthew 23:32.
Galatians 6:5: For every man shall bear his own burden.
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:3
Focuses on individual righteousness, advocating for justice, which could conflict with the generational completion of sins suggested in Matthew 23:32.
Proverbs 21:3: To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.