Contradiction with Deuteronomy 30:19
This verse emphasizes free will and the ability of individuals to choose life or death, blessing or cursing, suggesting human agency over divine influence on decisions.
Deuteronomy 30:19: I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, [that] I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
Contradiction with Joshua 24:15
It highlights the ability of individuals to choose whom they will serve, which contrasts with God's control of the king's heart.
Joshua 24:15: And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that [were] on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
Contradiction with Acts 17:30
Here it is noted that God commands all men everywhere to repent, implying that people have the choice to heed or disregard this command.
Acts 17:30: And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
It states that a man plans his way but the Lord directs his steps, suggesting a partnership in decision-making rather than full divine control.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
This emphasizes the deceitfulness of the human heart, leading to the notion that individual human choices are not entirely controlled by God.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:9-11
God expresses anger towards Solomon for his decisions, which suggests that Solomon's choices were his own and not directly influenced by God.
1 Kings 11:9-11: And the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the LORD God of Israel, which had appeared unto him twice,
Contradiction with Galatians 6:7
It focuses on sowing and reaping, pointing to personal responsibility for actions rather than divine control over the heart's desires.
Galatians 6:7: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Contradiction with Revelation 3:20
Jesus standing at the door and knocking implies that humans have the ability to open the door to Him, suggesting an element of personal control.
Revelation 3:20: Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Paradox #1
The verse implies that God controls the hearts of rulers, which can seem to clash with the idea of free will. If God directs hearts, it raises questions about how free choices are, particularly for leaders. This could be seen as conflicting with the belief in human free will.
Paradox #2
Some people might see a conflict between the idea in this verse, which suggests that a higher power guides the actions of leaders, and the belief that humans have free will to make their own decisions. This could lead to questions about how much control individuals actually have over their actions.
Paradox #3
Proverbs 21:1 talks about the idea that a king's heart or decisions are guided by a higher power. A contradiction or conflict could arise when comparing this idea to events where rulers historically acted against moral or just principles, suggesting they were not guided by a higher power. This could also conflict with the notion of free will, where leaders are seen as making choices independently rather than being directed.
Paradox #4
Proverbs 21:1 suggests that a king's decisions are guided like a stream of water directed by someone else. A potential scientific conflict is the idea of free will. Science often examines human behavior as a product of choices influenced by personal brain activity and external factors, rather than being directed by an unseen force. Therefore, the concept of an external guide could conflict with the scientific understanding of decision-making based on individual cognitive processes.
Paradox #5
The contradiction in this verse could be seen in the idea that if a higher power controls the decisions of leaders, it might conflict with the belief in free will or personal responsibility. If leaders' choices are guided and not their own, it raises questions about accountability for their actions.