Contradiction with Judges 14:3
Samson's parents advised him against marrying a Philistine woman, but he pursued it anyway, contradicting teaching leading to correct paths.
Judges 14:3: Then his father and his mother said unto him, [Is there] never a woman among the daughters of thy brethren, or among all my people, that thou goest to take a wife of the uncircumcised Philistines? And Samson said unto his father, Get her for me; for she pleaseth me well. [pleaseth...: Heb. is right in mine eyes]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:1-3
Samuel's sons did not follow his ways despite his guidance, opposing the notion of guaranteed righteousness from proper upbringing.
1 Samuel 8:1-3: And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:27
Encourages ignoring instruction, conflicting with the emphasis on teaching in Proverbs 22:6 to ensure the right path.
Proverbs 19:27: Cease, my son, to hear the instruction [that causeth] to err from the words of knowledge.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 2:30
Indicates that children can reject discipline, challenging the idea that proper training ensures adherence to righteousness.
Jeremiah 2:30: In vain have I smitten your children; they received no correction: your own sword hath devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
States that each soul is responsible for its own actions, suggesting training alone doesn't determine a child's choices.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Luke 15:11-13
The Prodigal Son departs from his father's teachings, opposing the assurance that proper upbringing prevents departure from the right path.
Luke 15:11-13: And he said, A certain man had two sons:
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:1-5
Describes people straying from godly ways in the last days, despite parental teachings, indicating upbringing doesn’t unerringly lead to righteousness.
2 Timothy 3:1-5: This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a conflict in the idea that even if a child is taught in a certain way, they might still choose a different path later in life. This could seem inconsistent with the promise that they will not depart from it. This raises questions about free will and the influence of upbringing.
Paradox #2
Some people might see a contradiction in observing that despite the advice given, not all children raised with certain teachings grow up to continue following the same path. This can seem inconsistent with expectations when real-life outcomes differ.
Paradox #3
Proverbs 22:6 suggests that teaching children the right way to live will keep them on the right path as they grow older. However, the contradiction could be that it assumes children will always follow their upbringing, ignoring their free will and individual experiences that might lead them elsewhere. This implies that if a child turns away from their teachings, the fault lies with their upbringing, which might not always be the case.