Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
This verse speaks about bringing not peace but a sword, contradicting the reconciliation theme in Matthew 5:24.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with Luke 14:26
This verse emphasizes hating one's family to follow Jesus, which contradicts the reconciliation and love towards others highlighted in Matthew 5:24.
Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Contradiction with James 4:4
This verse calls friendship with the world enmity with God, conflicting with the notion of making peace with others in Matthew 5:24.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Paradox #1
Matthew 5:24 encourages reconciliation with others before offering a gift at the altar. A possible contradiction is with the idea that one's relationship with God is prioritized over relationships with others. Some might see a conflict between focusing on pleasing God directly through offerings and needing to first resolve human conflicts. However, this tension can often be resolved by understanding that maintaining peace with others is an essential part of one's spiritual duties.
Paradox #2
One possible contradiction in the verse might arise from the idea of needing to reconcile with others before offering gifts to God. This could conflict with the belief that one's relationship with God should be unconditional and not dependent on human relationships or actions. It might seem inconsistent if someone feels they are sincere in their devotion to God, yet still have unresolved conflicts with others.