Contradiction with Matthew 6:24
This verse suggests that a person cannot serve both God and wealth, contradicting the idea of turning the heart towards God's statutes in Psalm 119:36.
Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10
This verse states that the love of money is the root of all evil, contrasting with the call to incline the heart unto God's testimonies.
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 Proverbs 11:28
This verse warns that trusting in riches leads to failure, opposing the Psalmist's prayer to not covetousness.
Proverbs 11:28: He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Contradiction with James 4:4
This verse says friendship with the world is enmity with God, highlighting a conflict with being inclined towards God's law.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Paradox #1
Psalms 119:36 speaks about inclining one's heart towards God's statutes rather than towards selfish gain. A potential moral conflict could arise for individuals who see value in pursuing personal success or material wealth as a way to support themselves or others, which might seem at odds with prioritizing spiritual or religious decrees first. Balancing personal ambition with spiritual commitments can lead to inner conflict about which should take precedence in one's life.