Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Proverbs 3:5 advises to trust in the Lord wholeheartedly, implying that trusting in others is not reliable, which aligns with the caution in Micah 7:5 about not trusting friends or guides, thus it complements rather than contradicts.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Matthew 22:39
Matthew 22:39 encourages loving your neighbor as yourself, suggesting a level of trust and care towards others which is in contrast to Micah 7:5's admonition against trusting a friend.
Matthew 22:39: On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
Contradiction with John 13:34
Jesus commands to love one another as He loved us, implying trust and mutual reliance among believers, contrasting with Micah 7:5's instruction not to place trust in friends.
John 13:34: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:2
This verse encourages bearing one another's burdens, requiring trust and mutual support in contrast to the suspicion expressed in Micah 7:5.
Galatians 6:2: Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Contradiction with James 5:16
James advises confessing your faults to one another and praying for each other, which denotes a level of trust at odds with Micah 7:5's warning about trusting others.
James 5:16: Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Contradiction with Romans 12:10
This instruction to be kindly affectionate and honor one another suggests a foundational trust, conflicting with the guarded stance in Micah 7:5 on trust.
Romans 12:10: [Be] kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; [with...: or, in the love of the brethren]
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:24
The verse encourages believers to consider how to spur one another on toward love and good deeds, implying trust and communal support in contrast to Micah 7:5's caution against trust.
Hebrews 10:24: And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Encouragement to comfort and edify one another implies a trusting community which contrasts with the distrust warned in Micah 7:5.
1 Thessalonians 5:11: Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. [comfort: or, exhort]
Paradox #1
Micah 7:5 warns against trusting others completely, but this could seem to conflict with other parts of the Bible that encourage trust and love within families and communities. The advice to be cautious might seem to contradict teachings on fostering relationships and building trust. However, this verse might emphasize being wise and discerning about whom to trust in certain situations.
Paradox #2
Micah 7:5 might seem to contradict teachings about trust and relationships found elsewhere in the Bible. While it suggests caution in trusting others, other parts of the Bible encourage trusting and loving relationships with family and community. This could appear to some as inconsistent in guidance about how to approach trust and relationships.
Paradox #3
Micah 7:5 contains advice to be cautious and not trust close individuals completely. This could conflict with other Bible passages that promote trust and love within family and community relationships. For example, passages that emphasize loving and trusting your neighbor or spouse could seem inconsistent with this cautionary advice.
Paradox #4
Micah 7:5 suggests not trusting friends or putting confidence in loved ones. The moral conflict could be that it seems to go against values of trust and close relationships that are often encouraged in other parts of the Bible, where friendship and love are portrayed as important.