Contradiction with Proverbs 16:32
While Proverbs 25:28 emphasizes a lack of self-control as negative, Proverbs 16:32 values patience and self-control, comparing it favorably to conquering a city.
Proverbs 16:32: [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Contradiction with James 1:19
Proverbs 25:28 suggests that self-control is essential, while James 1:19 emphasizes the importance of being slow to anger and listening, reinforcing self-control instead of contradicting it.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Galatians 5:23
Proverbs 25:28 highlights the downfall of lacking self-control, whereas Galatians 5:23 lists self-control as a positive fruit of the Spirit, aligning rather than contradicting.
Galatians 5:23: Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7
Instead of contradicting Proverbs 25:28, 2 Timothy 1:7 indicates that God gives a spirit of power, love, and self-control, reinforcing the importance of self-control.
2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict could be in the emphasis on self-control. Some might argue that it suggests controlling emotions too rigidly, potentially leading to repression or ignoring important feelings. Others could see it as advocating for balance and responsibility. The challenge is finding the right level of self-discipline without becoming overly strict or dismissive of emotions.