Optimism

A certain amount of optimism, along with stoicism, is beneficial in navigating life on earth, but true peace comes from aligning one's will with the divine Father's purpose as exemplified by Jesus. 181:1.8

Embrace the art of defeat gracefully, always fearless of disappointment, and never hide failure under beaming optimism. 160:4.13

Faith, being positive and living, always triumphs over doubt, illustrating that the positive holds the advantage over the negative in all aspects of life. 102:6.7

Secular social and political optimism is an illusion; without God, freedom, liberty, property, and wealth will not lead to peace. 195:8.12

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Jesus’ optimism

• Jesus's controlled enthusiasm for the gospel of the kingdom inspired his associates to share in his divine optimism. 100:7.12
• Jesus was a cheerful, persistent, and considerate leader, who maintained an optimistic attitude rooted in trust and conviction, yet he was not blind and self-deceived. 100:7.9 181:1.9
• James' optimism was truly contagious, inspiring hope and strength in the face of poverty and difficulties. 127:3.14
• Jesus gives peace to his followers through the will of God, unlike the fleeting hopes of vainly longing materialists. 181:1.7

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• Jesus not “man of sorrows” 181:1.8 — Is 53:3.
• Love fellows as I love you 102:6.7 — Jn 13:34-35; Jn 15:12.
• Gospel of the kingdom 100:7.12 — Mt 4:23; Mt 9:35; Mt 24:14; Mk 1:14-15.
• His Father's business 100:7.12 — Lk 2:49.
• Be of good cheer 100:7.9 — Mt 9:2; Mt 14:27; Mk 6:50; Jn 16:33; Acts 23:11.
• Let not your heart be troubled 181:1.9 — Jn 14:1a,27b.
• Nor be afraid 181:1.9 — Jn 14:27c.
• Jesus gives peace to followers 181:1.7 — Jn 14:27a.

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