Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 25:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 25:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 25:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, this verse means that when someone does a good job taking care of small tasks, they are rewarded with bigger responsibilities and happiness. It shows that being trustworthy and hardworking makes God very pleased.

Matthew 25:23: His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:3

Matthew 5:3 emphasizes the blessedness of the poor in spirit, which contrasts with the idea of being rewarded for achieving certain tasks or qualifications as seen in Matthew 25:23.

Matthew 5:3: Blessed [are] the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with Luke 14:11

This verse emphasizes humility and being exalted by God, which might contradict being specifically rewarded and praised for multiplying resources as in Matthew 25:23.

Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with James 2:24

James speaks to the justification by works and not by faith only, potentially contradicting the idea of being rewarded strictly for good work and enterprising actions without mention of faith.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

Suggests that time and chance happen to all, which could contradict the merit-based reward system implied in Matthew 25:23.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Romans 6:23

Centers on the gift of God being eternal life, which contrasts with the transactional aspect of being rewarded for work and diligence in Matthew 25:23.

Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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