Contradiction with Matthew 6:1
This verse advises against doing good deeds publicly to be seen by others, which contradicts the encouragement of letting your light shine before men in Matthew 5:16.
Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]
Contradiction with Matthew 23:5
This verse criticizes doing works to be seen by men, contrasting with the notion of visible good works in Matthew 5:16.
Matthew 23:5: But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, [phylacteries: pieces of parchment containing sentences of the law]
Contradiction with John 12:43
It discusses preferring praise from men over praise from God, which can contradict the public display of good works as described in Matthew 5:16.
John 12:43: For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:3-4
Advises giving in secret so that your Father may reward you openly, which contrasts with the encouragement for public acts in Matthew 5:16.
Matthew 6:3-4: But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2
Encourages letting another praise you and not your own mouth, which could contrast with making your deeds visible as in Matthew 5:16.
Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in this context might be that the verse encourages showing good deeds to inspire others, which could be seen as conflicting with other teachings in the Bible that warn against doing good deeds for the sake of being seen by others, like seeking human approval or praise. This could create a tension between being a genuine example and the risk of acting for the wrong motives.