Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 24:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 24:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 24:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is telling us to be careful and not let anyone trick us into believing the wrong things. He wants us to pay attention and keep our hearts and minds in the right place.

Matthew 24:4: And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:15

Proverbs 14:15 suggests that the simple believe every word, which implies trusting others, whereas Matthew 24:4 warns to take heed that no one deceives you.

Proverbs 14:15: The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:1

1 John 4:1 encourages testing spirits to see whether they are from God, aligning with, rather than contradicting, Matthew 24:4's warning about deception.

1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
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