Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 1:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 1:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 1:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King Solomon, the author of Proverbs, this verse means that we should be careful about joining others who might want to share everything, because sometimes they might lead us into trouble. It's a warning to think about who we team up with and make sure they are making good choices.

Proverbs 1:14: Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse:

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:27

Averse to greed, it suggests that seeking unjust gain troubles one's house, contrasting collective profit motive.

Proverbs 15:27: He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Advises against storing treasures on earth, contradicting sharing a purse which implies accumulating earthly wealth.

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 2 Corinthians 6:14

Warns against being unequally yoked with unbelievers, opposing the idea of joining with others without discernment.

2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

Declares love of money as root of evil, which opposes the idea of enticing others to join in sharing wealth.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

Emphasizes that life doesn't consist in abundance of possessions, countering the lure of pooled resources for material gain.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:31

Advises not to envy oppressors or choose their ways, in contrast to accepting an invitation for collective gain sharing.

Proverbs 3:31: Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. [the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence]

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Suggests if one doesn't work, they shouldn't eat, conflicting with sharing resources irrespective of individual contribution.

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.
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