Contradiction with Luke 14:26
Proverbs 31:2 highlights a mother's guidance and devotion to her son, while Luke 14:26 suggests prioritizing discipleship over familial ties.
Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:37
Proverbs 31:2 reflects a mother's care for her son, but Matthew 10:37 emphasizes the necessity of loving Christ more than family.
Matthew 10:37: He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Contradiction with Genesis 2:24
Proverbs 31:2 speaks of a maternal bond, whereas Genesis 2:24 encourages a man to leave his parents to unite with his wife.
Genesis 2:24: Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
Contradiction with Matthew 8:22
Proverbs 31:2 symbolizes maternal concern, yet Matthew 8:22 suggests a focus on spiritual duties over familial obligations.
Matthew 8:22: But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.
Contradiction with Mark 3:31-35
Proverbs 31:2 emphasizes maternal authority, while Mark 3:31-35 redefines family as those who do the will of God, beyond biological ties.
Mark 3:31-35: There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him.