Contradiction with Luke 6:38
Proverbs 11:26 suggests withholding resources, while Luke 6:38 encourages generosity and giving to others.
Luke 6:38: Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:42
Proverbs 11:26 focuses on cursing the one who withholds, whereas Matthew 5:42 emphasizes giving to the one who asks and not turning away.
Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 9:7
Proverbs 11:26 implies consequences for hoarding grain, while 2 Corinthians 9:7 highlights the joy and willingness in giving without restraint.
2 Corinthians 9:7: Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Contradiction with Acts 20:35
Proverbs 11:26 discusses the negative aspect of withholding, but Acts 20:35 teaches that it is better to give than to receive.
Acts 20:35: I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Paradox #1
This verse talks about the consequences of hoarding or being selfish with resources, indicating it's wrong. A potential theological conflict might arise when considering other parts of the Bible that mention individual rights to property and wealth. Balancing personal ownership with the call to share freely can sometimes seem inconsistent for believers trying to follow biblical teachings.
Paradox #2
Proverbs 11:26 encourages sharing resources instead of hoarding them for personal gain. A contradiction might arise when compared to certain interpretations of capitalist principles, which emphasize individual wealth accumulation as beneficial to society. This could create tension between the biblical encouragement for generosity and the promotion of self-interest in capitalism.
Paradox #3
Proverbs 11:26 talks about people blessing those who sell grain, but cursing those who hoard it. A contradiction might arise if someone believes in free market practices, where hoarding could be seen as a right to control resources. This could conflict with the verse's suggestion that it's morally wrong to withhold necessities, fostering tension between personal gain and community responsibility.