Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 25:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 25:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 25:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is teaching that when we help people who need food, water, or a place to stay, it is like we are helping Him. He wants us to be kind and care for others just like we would for Him.

Matthew 25:35: For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

Contradiction with James 2:15-16

These verses highlight the necessity of providing physical help in addition to good words, suggesting that faith without works, unlike just providing food and drink as in Matthew 25:35, is insufficient.

James 2:15-16: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

Contradiction with 1 John 3:17-18

Emphasizes loving actions and sharing worldly goods, not just providing basic needs like food and drink, which contrasts with the simplicity of the charity described in Matthew 25:35.

1 John 3:17-18: But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels [of compassion] from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:27

Suggests that giving to the poor leads to blessings, which might seem contradictory to the idea that merely giving food and drink fulfills all moral obligations as implied in Matthew 25:35.

Proverbs 28:27: He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21-23

Indicates that not all charitable actions, like those in Matthew 25:35, ensure entry to the kingdom of heaven; instead, only those who do the will of the Father.

Matthew 7:21-23: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:3

Stresses that giving away all possessions or providing for needs, as in Matthew 25:35, is meaningless without love.

1 Corinthians 13:3: And though I bestow all my goods to feed [the poor], and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or conflict could be seen in the fact that while this verse encourages helping those in need, some argue that certain interpretations of religious texts or doctrines may not always prioritize or support such actions in all situations. This can create a perceived inconsistency between the message of compassion and real-life applications where religious guidance may seem restrictive or less focused on societal care.

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