Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 25:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 25:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 25:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, good people will ask God when they ever fed or gave Him a drink, showing they care for others without realizing they are doing good things for God. It means that when they help others, they are also helping God.

Matthew 25:37: Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed [thee]? or thirsty, and gave [thee] drink?

Contradiction with James 2:14

This verse questions the value of faith without works, potentially contradicting the notion in Matthew 25:37 that righteous actions are inherently recognized without verbal acknowledgment of faith.

James 2:14: What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

Contradiction with Luke 18:9-14

This parable emphasizes humility over self-perceived righteousness, which may contrast with the inadvertent self-righteousness inferred by the surprise of the righteous in Matthew 25:37.

Luke 18:9-14: And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: [that...: or, as being righteous]

Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6

This verse suggests that our own righteousness is like "filthy rags," challenging the idea in Matthew 25:37 that the righteous are unaware of their deeds being of real value.

Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

Contradiction with Romans 3:10

It states that "There is none righteous, no, not one," conflicting with the presence of the "righteous" in Matthew 25:37.

Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21-23

These verses warn that not everyone who appears to be righteous truly knows God, contrasting with the righteous who express surprise at their recognition in Matthew 25:37.

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.

Paradox #1

One possible contradiction in this context could be the tension between selflessness and recognition. In this passage, people are praised for helping others without realizing the significance of their actions, highlighting the virtue of genuine altruism. However, if others seek recognition for their good deeds, it may conflict with the selflessness emphasized in this teaching. This can create a dilemma between acting out of true kindness versus desiring acknowledgment.

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