Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:23
This verse advises the use of wine for health reasons, seeming to contradict Romans 14:21's recommendation to avoid wine to prevent causing others to stumble.
1 Timothy 5:23: Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
This verse states that what goes into the mouth does not defile a person, which contrasts with the consideration in Romans 14:21 about eating and drinking causing someone to stumble.
Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares all foods clean, which challenges Romans 14:21's caution about eating potentially causing another to fall.
Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:27
This verse suggests eating whatever is set before you without raising questions, which can contradict the cautionary advice in Romans 14:21 about the possible impact on others.
1 Corinthians 10:27: If any of them that believe not bid you [to a feast], and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake.
Paradox #1
Romans 14:21 suggests being considerate of others' beliefs and avoiding actions that could cause others to stumble in their faith. A possible contradiction or conflict might arise if someone feels they must compromise their own beliefs or customs to avoid offending others. This can lead to tension between staying true to one's own convictions and accommodating the differing beliefs of others.