Contradiction with Proverbs 10:4
Implies that being diligent like the servant in Matthew 25:17 leads to wealth, but slothful hands make one poor, seemingly suggesting different outcomes.
Proverbs 10:4: He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:19
Suggests that wealth is a gift from God and not necessarily tied to one's efforts, while Matthew 25:17 implies that effort determines increase.
Ecclesiastes 5:19: Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this [is] the gift of God.
Contradiction with Luke 12:21
Warns against laying up treasure for oneself and not being rich toward God, which could seem in opposition to the commendation of gaining more talents in Matthew 25:17.
Luke 12:21: So [is] he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
Contradiction with James 4:13-14
Cautions against making plans for profit without acknowledging God's will, contrasting with the assured gain by the servant in Matthew 25:17.
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 6:10
Declares the love of money as the root of all evil, potentially in contradiction with the positive depiction of earning more in Matthew 25:17.
1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]