Contradiction with Matthew 10:34-36
While Matthew 6:14 emphasizes forgiveness, Matthew 10:34-36 speaks of bringing not peace but a sword, indicating division.
Matthew 10:34-36: 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
Matthew 6:14 encourages forgiveness, whereas Luke 14:26 speaks about hating one's family, which seems contradictory to the concept of forgiveness and reconciliation.
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 Matthew 12:31
Matthew 6:14 suggests forgiveness is paramount, but Matthew 12:31 mentions an unforgivable sin—the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 12:31: Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy [against] the [Holy] Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.
Contradiction with Romans 11:28-29
While Matthew 6:14 focuses on human forgiveness, Romans 11:28-29 discusses the irrevocable nature of God's gifts and calling, implying a divine persistence beyond human forgiveness paradigms.
Romans 11:28-29: As concerning the gospel, [they are] enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, [they are] beloved for the fathers' sakes.
Contradiction with 1 John 5:16
Matthew 6:14 encourages forgiveness for all, whereas 1 John 5:16 suggests not praying for those committing a sin unto death, indicating limits to forgiveness.
1 John 5:16: If any man see his brother sin a sin [which is] not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.
Paradox #1
Some people see a contradiction with the idea of salvation by grace. In some Christian teachings, forgiveness from God is a gift not based on actions. However, this verse suggests that forgiving others is a requirement to receive forgiveness, which seems to imply an action-based condition for God's forgiveness. This can be seen as inconsistent with the idea that God's grace alone is enough for salvation.
Paradox #2
Matthew 6:14 talks about the importance of forgiving others to receive forgiveness. A potential contradiction might arise when this is compared to situations where forgiveness feels impossible or unjust, such as in cases of severe harm or injustice. Some may feel conflicted if the call to forgive seems to dismiss accountability or the need for justice.