Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 10:19
This verse suggests that feasting and wine can bring joy and prosperity, contrasting the idea that a meal with strife is less desirable than peace with little.
Ecclesiastes 10:19: A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all [things]. [maketh...: Heb. maketh glad the life]
Contradiction with Luke 15:23-24
The celebration of the prodigal son's return with feasting highlights a joyful occasion, which contrasts with valuing peace over a feasting house full of strife.
Luke 15:23-24: And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill [it]; and let us eat, and be merry:
Contradiction with John 2:1-11
Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana suggests that celebration and abundance are valuable in certain contexts, opposing the message of preferring minimal living to avoid conflict.
John 2:1-11: And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:
Contradiction with Matthew 14:19-21
The miracle of feeding the 5,000 emphasizes abundance and sharing a meal, which could contradict the notion that a simple meal is better than a feast with discord.
Matthew 14:19-21: And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to [his] disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.
Paradox #1
This verse suggests that it's better to have a simple, peaceful life than a rich, stressful one. The potential contradiction could be that in other parts of the Bible, wealth and prosperity are sometimes seen as blessings from God. This could lead to confusion about whether wealth is good or bad.