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.