Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:6
This verse depicts Jeremiah expressing his inadequacy and lack of eloquence, contrasting with Micah's confidence and empowerment by the Spirit of the Lord.
Jeremiah 1:6: Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I [am] a child.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27-28
These verses highlight God choosing the foolish and weak to confound the wise and mighty, which contrasts with the self-assured proclamation of strength and authority in Micah 3:8.
1 Corinthians 1:27-28: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9
Paul speaks of strength being made perfect in weakness, which contradicts Micah's statement of being filled with power and might by the Spirit of the Lord.
2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Paradox #1
The potential moral conflict in Micah 3:8 could be seen if one considers the tension between using power or authority for righteousness versus using it for personal gain or harm. The verse speaks of being filled with power and the spirit, which could be interpreted as a mandate to act justly. However, historically, people in positions of influence may have misused their power, which creates a conflict with the verse's message of just and moral use of authority.