Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
This verse advises trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not relying on your own understanding, emphasizing faith over purely following commandments, which can be seen as more intellectual or works-based.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
This verse speaks to justification by faith without the deeds of the law, suggesting that true blessings come from faith rather than through keeping commandments.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:10
This verse highlights that those who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, pointing towards the idea that blessings do not come from following commandments alone.
Galatians 3:10: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
Contradiction with Matthew 15:8-9
This verse emphasizes worshipping God in spirit rather than through precepts and commandments alone, indicating that simply keeping commandments may not lead to true blessings.
Matthew 15:8-9: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.
Contradiction with Isaiah 29:13
This verse criticizes people for honoring God with commandments learned by rote, suggesting that blessings come from a genuine heart, not just through keeping commandments.
Isaiah 29:13: Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near [me] with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:
Paradox #1
This verse talks about being blessed for following God's laws and seeking Him with all your heart. A possible contradiction could arise if someone interprets it to mean that only those who perfectly follow all rules deserve blessings, which could conflict with the idea of grace or forgiveness for those who make mistakes. This might create a tension between the concepts of justice and mercy.