Presumption

Jesus warned of the perils of courage and faith, cautioning against recklessness and presumption, while advocating for a balance of prudence, discretion, originality, sympathy, piety, and reverence devoid of fear and superstition. 149:4.4

Presumption upon the Father's love leads to self-destructive and sinful practices, for God is not a lax or indulgent parent who condones recklessness. 147:5.9

Jesus’ faith wholly free of presumption guided every decision he made in his life. 196:0.14

Peter's presumption caused trouble for himself and his friends, but with guidance and experience, he learned to think before he spoke. 139:2.3 181:2.27

His courage was born of faith, not the recklessness of blind presumption. 100:7.15

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 did Father's will 196:0.14 — Mt 26:39,42,44; Mk 14:36,39; Lk 22:42; Jn 4:34; Jn 5:30; Jn 6:38-40; Jn 15:10; Jn 17:4.
• Last warning, instruction 181:2.27 — Mt 26:31-32; Mk 14:27-28.
• Sheep will be scattered 181:2.27 — Zec 13:7.
• I will go to Galilee 181:2.27 — Mt 28:7,10; Mk 16:7; Jn 21:1.
• Fear not 100:7.15 — Mt 10:28,31; Mt 14:27; Mt 17:7; Mt 28:5,10; Mk 5:36; Mk 6:50; Lk 5:10; Lk 8:50; Lk 12:4-7,32; Jn 6:20; Jn 14:27.