Contradiction with John 5:24
This verse says that believers have eternal life and will not be judged, contrasting with Matthew 25:33 which involves a judgment and separation at the end times.
John 5:24: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
Contradiction with Romans 8:1
States that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, which might contrast with Matthew 25:33's judgment imagery for the sheep and the goats.
Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Contradiction with Romans 10:13
Claims that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved, whereas Matthew 25:33 implies a separation based on actions.
Romans 10:13: For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
Indicates salvation is through faith, not works, whereas Matthew 25:33 suggests a judgment based on deeds.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with 1 John 5:13
Assures believers of eternal life, which contrasts with the separating and judgment seen in Matthew 25:33.
1 John 5:13: These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in this verse might stem from the idea of separation and judgment. People may question the fairness of dividing people into groups based on their actions, especially when considering different circumstances, life experiences, or beliefs that influence behavior. This could be seen as inconsistent with messages of universal love and forgiveness elsewhere in the Bible.