Contradiction with Matthew 19:21-22
These verses describe Jesus telling a rich young man to sell all his possessions and give to the poor to have treasure in heaven, yet he goes away sorrowful because he had great possessions.
Matthew 19:21-22: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10
This verse notes that whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied, which could be seen as contrasting with the idea that one’s treasure is where their heart is.
Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.
Contradiction with Luke 12:19-21
This passage speaks of a rich man who laid up treasure for himself but was not rich toward God, suggesting a critique beyond just the location of one's treasure.
Luke 12:19-21: And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, [and] be merry.
Contradiction with James 5:1-3
Here, the emphasis is on the temporality and corruption of earthly wealth, which could suggest a broader context beyond one's heart being aligned with their treasure.
James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].
Contradiction with Revelation 3:17
This verse criticizes those who say “I am rich” but do not realize they are spiritually poor, countering the idea that treasures reflect true richness of the heart.
Revelation 3:17: Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:28
Those who trust in riches will fall, implying that having one's heart with one’s treasures could lead to downfall.
Proverbs 11:28: He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Paradox #1
The contradiction could be that while the verse emphasizes focusing one's desires and values on heavenly treasures rather than earthly ones, individuals may find it challenging to balance this with the practical need to care for material and physical necessities in life. This creates a tension between spiritual aspirations and everyday survival or comfort.