Contradiction with John 14:6
Jesus claims He is the way, implying adherence to Him, not just commandments, leads to life.
John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Contradiction with Romans 3:20
Justification comes not by the law but through faith, suggesting the law alone doesn't preserve life.
Romans 3:20: Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law [is] the knowledge of sin.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:10
Those relying on the law are under a curse if they don't keep it perfectly, contradicting the notion that mere commandment-keeping preserves life.
Galatians 3:10: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
Contradiction with Romans 6:14
Believers are under grace, not law, for justification and life, contrasting with adherence to commandments alone.
Romans 6:14: For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Justification isn't by the law but by faith in Jesus, suggesting life isn't preserved by commandment-keeping alone.
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.
Paradox #1
Proverbs 19:16 may be seen as encouraging moral behavior by stating that following commands or instructions leads to life, while ignoring them leads to death. The potential contradiction could be that it suggests a very direct correlation between obedience and life, without acknowledging the complexities and nuances of real-life situations where people might follow moral guidelines and yet face difficult, life-threatening circumstances. This could seem inconsistent with the experience of moral individuals who suffer despite their adherence to moral principles.