Contradiction with Proverbs 10:22
Contradicts because it suggests wealth comes solely from the blessing of the Lord, not from lending to the poor.
Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:24
Contradicts because it implies that giving increases wealth, while withholding leads to poverty, which may not directly align with lending to the poor leading to repayment by the Lord.
Proverbs 11:24: There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:19
Contradicts as it suggests that riches and wealth are gifts from God rather than being earned through actions such as lending to the poor.
Ecclesiastes 5:19: Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this [is] the gift of God.
Contradiction with James 2:14-16
Contradicts by stressing that faith without deeds is dead, while Proverbs 19:17 implies deeds themselves (lending to the poor) are rewarded, regardless of faith.
James 2:14-16: What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:10
Contradicts by stating that anyone unwilling to work should not eat, while Proverbs 19:17 speaks of giving to the poor, who might not be working.
2 Thessalonians 3:10: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction in this verse could be that it implies doing good deeds primarily for future rewards rather than out of genuine compassion or selflessness. This could be seen as promoting a transactional approach to helping others rather than encouraging altruism.