Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 25:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 25:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 25:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, this verse means that God wants us to use the gifts and talents He gives us wisely. If we do, we can help them grow and make a difference for others.

Matthew 25:27: Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and [then] at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.

Contradiction with Luke 12:33

This verse advises to sell possessions and give to the poor, contrasting with entrusting money to bankers for profit.

Luke 12:33: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Advises against laying up treasures on earth, while Matthew 25:27 implies accumulating wealth through interest.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 6:35

Encourages lending without expecting anything in return, which conflicts with the idea of earning interest.

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

States that the love of money is the root of all evil, contrary to seeking profit.

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]

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:4

Warns against laboring to be rich, differing from the notion of gaining through banking interest.

Proverbs 23:4: Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could be about fairness and responsibility. The verse implies that it is right to gain profit from another person's work or resources, which might conflict with the idea of fairness and earning based on one's efforts. Some may see this as inconsistent with the moral teaching of working hard for one's own success.

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