Contradiction with John 15:13
This verse states that the greatest form of love is to lay down one’s life for friends, suggesting a willingness to die for others, even for those who might be considered righteous or friends.
John 15:13: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Contradiction with 1 John 3:16
This verse implies that we ought to lay down our lives for fellow believers, which contrasts with the rarity suggested in Romans 5:7 about dying for a righteous person.
1 John 3:16: Hereby perceive we the love [of God], because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down [our] lives for the brethren.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jesus' teaching to love enemies and pray for persecutors challenges the notion of not being willing to sacrifice for those who are not considered righteous.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Matthew 5:39-41
These verses suggest a high level of self-sacrifice and willingness to go beyond common expectations for others, potentially including those not deemed righteous.
Matthew 5:39-41: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in this verse could be the idea of sacrificing or risking one's life for another person, which might seem inconsistent with self-preservation. It challenges the natural instinct to prioritize one's own life over others, suggesting a higher moral call to selflessness that might not always match human nature.