Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
Encourages turning the other cheek instead of self-defense, contradicting the readiness for war.
Matthew 5:39: 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.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Advises against personal vengeance, contrasting with the notion of being armed for conflict.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Foretells a future of peace, where weapons are turned into tools, opposing warlike readiness.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Micah 4:3
Similar to Isaiah 2:4, envisions a world without the need for weapons or warriors.
Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Psalm 46:9
Describes God ending wars and destroying weapons, conflicting with being armed for battle.
Psalm 46:9: He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
Instructs to treat enemies with kindness, which opposes the readiness for defense with swords.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: