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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 8801 presumption
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Dictionary of Bible Themes
8000 The life of the believer
8700 Threats to the life of faith
8801 presumption
8801 presumption
8801 presumption
A form of self-confidence, which makes overconfident assumptions concerning one’s importance and rights. It is criticised as a form of arrogance that is unacceptable among believers, whose lives should be characterised by humility.
Presumption is unacceptable
Ps 5:5; Isa 13:11 See also Nu 15:30; Dt 6:16; Dt 18:20; Isa 45:9; Ro 2:4; Ro 9:20; 1Co 10:9; Jas 4:13; 2Pe 2:10
Examples of presumption
Ge 11:1-4 those preparing to build the tower of Babel in defiance of God; Nu 14:40-45 the Israelites, ignoring Moses’orders; Lk 12:16-21 the rich fool
Humility is commended in place of presumption
Mic 6:8 See also Lk 14:10; Lk 22:26; Ro 12:3; Jas 4:10; 1Pe 5:5
See also
| 5761 | attitudes |
| 5793 | arrogance |
| 5956 | strength, human |
| 8202 | boldness |
| 8276 | humility |
| 8802 | pride |
| 8820 | self-confidence |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
