Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 4:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 4:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 4:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this verse means that if you remember and follow the wise advice and rules that are given to you, you will have a good and happy life. It's like when a parent tells you to listen and do what is right to keep you safe and healthy.

Proverbs 4:4: He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:8

Proverbs 4:4 emphasizes following a father's teachings, while Matthew 23:8 highlights that only Christ should be considered the ultimate teacher.

Matthew 23:8: But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, [even] Christ; and all ye are brethren.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

Proverbs 4:4 advises following guidance for wisdom and life, while Matthew 6:25 encourages trust in God's provision over personal or prescribed instructions.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Luke 12:51-53

Proverbs 4:4 presents the idea of a unified, peaceful pursuit of wisdom, whereas Luke 12:51-53 acknowledges division, even within families, as a consequence of following Christ.

Luke 12:51-53: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with Matthew 10:37

Proverbs 4:4 suggests adhering closely to a father's teachings, while Matthew 10:37 warns against placing familial duty over devotion to Christ.

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 John 5:19

Proverbs 4:4 implies the ability to understand and follow human commands, while John 5:19 emphasizes that even Jesus only does what He sees the Father doing.

John 5:19: Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
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