Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:11
Discusses the vanity of toil, suggesting that labor and achievements are ultimately meaningless, contradicting the positive outcome for the industrious servant in Matthew 25:16.
Ecclesiastes 2:11: Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all [was] vanity and vexation of spirit, and [there was] no profit under the sun.
Contradiction with Luke 12:20-21
These verses warn against laying up treasures for oneself and not being rich toward God, contrasting the commendation of the servant who gains more talents in Matthew 25:16.
Luke 12:20-21: But God said unto him, [Thou] fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? [thy...: Gr. do they require thy soul]
Contradiction with James 4:13-14
Warns against making future business plans without considering God's will, contrasting with the servant's active investment strategy in Matthew 25:16.
James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:9-10
Warns of the dangers of desiring to be rich, potentially contradicting the message of increasing wealth presented in Matthew 25:16.
1 Timothy 6:9-10: But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.