Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
These verses advise storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth, which contrasts with leaving an inheritance for one's children.
Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Luke 12:33
This verse encourages selling possessions and giving to the poor, contrasting with the idea of saving an inheritance.
Luke 12:33: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:7
This verse emphasizes that we bring nothing into the world and can take nothing out, implying the futility of earthly inheritances.
1 Timothy 6:7: For we brought nothing into [this] world, [and it is] certain we can carry nothing out.
Contradiction with James 5:1-3
These verses warn about hoarded wealth and its consequences, which stands in opposition to accumulating and leaving wealth for future generations.
James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].
Contradiction with Luke 16:9
This verse advises making friends through unrighteous wealth to gain eternal dwellings, contrasting with storing wealth for descendants.
Luke 16:9: And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. [mammon: or, riches]
Paradox #1
The verse talks about leaving an inheritance, which might seem in conflict with the New Testament messages that emphasize spiritual wealth over material wealth. Some might see a contradiction between focusing on earthly inheritance versus spiritual priorities.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency might be seen in the idea that wealth passed down is automatically considered a good thing. It assumes that wealth is always a positive legacy, not accounting for how it was acquired or if it reinforces inequality. It may also conflict with the notion that focusing on material wealth might detract from spiritual or ethical values.