Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:6
It suggests that having tranquility with little is better than working hard with stress, potentially valuing rest over industriousness.
Ecclesiastes 4:6: Better [is] an handful [with] quietness, than both the hands full [with] travail and vexation of spirit.
Contradiction with Luke 10:39-42
Describes how Mary sits and listens to Jesus while Martha is busy working, with Jesus commending Mary’s choice, suggesting listening is more important than work.
Luke 10:39-42: And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.
Contradiction with John 6:27
Encourages working for eternal values rather than physical sustenance, which can be seen as prioritizing spiritual pursuits over labor.
John 6:27: Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. [Labour not: or, Work not]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:25-30
Advises not to worry about food and clothing, suggesting a more relaxed approach to life rather than toil for material needs.
Matthew 6:25-30: 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 Psalm 127:2
Emphasizes that working hard and stressing for success can be futile, as God provides for His beloved in their sleep.
Psalm 127:2: [It is] vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: [for] so he giveth his beloved sleep.