Contradiction with James 2:24
Numbers 32:22 suggests a promise of favor after fulfilling a duty, implying works lead to approval by God; James 2:24 states that faith, combined with works, justifies, emphasizing faith’s role in justification.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
Numbers 32:22 implies reward based on deeds after completing an obligation; Ephesians 2:8-9 highlights salvation as a gift of grace through faith, not by works.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Numbers 32:22 indicates earning God's pleasure through action; Galatians 2:16 teaches that justification is through faith in Christ, not by the works of the law.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Romans 4:4-5
Numbers 32:22 entails conditional approval upon action; Romans 4:4-5 emphasizes righteousness granted apart from works, highlighting faith over works.
Romans 4:4-5: Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.