Contradiction with Psalm 11:5
This verse states that God hates the wicked, contradicting the idea in Matthew 5:45 that God shows kindness to both the just and unjust.
Psalm 11:5: The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
Contradiction with Malachi 1:2-3
Here, God expresses love for Jacob and hatred for Esau, which contradicts the impartial treatment of all people implied in Matthew 5:45.
Malachi 1:2-3: I have loved you, saith the LORD. Yet ye say, Wherein hast thou loved us? [Was] not Esau Jacob's brother? saith the LORD: yet I loved Jacob,
Contradiction with Romans 9:13
Reiterates how God loved Jacob but hated Esau, contrasting with the equal treatment of all people described in Matthew 5:45.
Romans 9:13: As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction or inconsistency with this verse could be the idea of divine fairness or justice. Some might question how a just and loving God allows good and bad things to happen equally to righteous and unrighteous people, which might seem unfair or contradict the idea of rewarding good behavior and punishing bad behavior. This could lead to confusion about how God’s justice operates in the world.
Paradox #2
Some people might see a contradiction between this verse and the idea that God rewards only those who are good. The verse suggests that both good and bad people receive the same basic necessities, like sunlight and rain, which seems inconsistent with the belief that God favors the righteous over the wicked. This could lead to questions about how God dispenses justice and rewards.
Paradox #3
Matthew 5:45 could be viewed as contradicting the idea that God rewards only the righteous and punishes the wicked. The verse suggests that God bestows blessings like sunshine and rain equally on both the good and the bad, which might conflict with interpretations that emphasize direct divine retribution or favor based on moral behavior.
Paradox #4
The potential conflict might be in the understanding of natural phenomena. The verse implies that events like rain and sunshine are distributed equally to both good and bad people by divine will. Scientifically, rain and sunshine are natural processes governed by meteorological conditions and geographical factors, not moral considerations.
Paradox #5
Matthew 5:45 suggests that God treats both good and bad people the same way by providing for all of them equally. A contradiction might arise from the idea that if God is just and righteous, it seems inconsistent for Him to not differentiate between those doing good and those doing bad in terms of receiving blessings. Some might see this as conflicting with the concept of divine justice or fairness.