Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 3:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 3:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 3:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Proverbs, we show respect to God by giving Him the first and best part of what we have. Like when you share your favorite toy first, we give to God because it shows love and trust.

Proverbs 3:9: Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Advises against laying up treasures on earth, whereas Proverbs 3:9 speaks of honoring God with wealth.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 6:20

Blesses the poor, in contrast to the implication of possessing wealth to honor the Lord in Proverbs 3:9.

Luke 6:20: And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed [be ye] poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with James 2:5

Highlights God choosing the poor to be rich in faith, whereas Proverbs 3:9 implies the use of material wealth to honor God.

James 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? [of the: or, of that]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

Warns that the love of money is the root of all evil, contrasting the encouragement in Proverbs 3:9 to honor God with substance.

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 Matthew 19:21

Jesus advises giving away possessions to be perfect, potentially conflicting with the idea of having wealth to honor God as suggested in Proverbs 3:9.

Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.
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