Thematic Bible: Self-confidence, an element of insecurity
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So now take note of this, you who are given up to pleasure, living without fear of evil, saying in your heart, I am, and there is no one like me; I will never be a widow, or have my children taken from me.
So let him who seems to himself to be safe go in fear of a fall.
You have been tricked by the pride of your heart, O you whose living-place is in the cracks of the rock, whose house is high up; who has said in his heart, Who will make me come down to earth?
But Peter made answer and said to him, Though all may be turned away from you, I will never be turned away.
He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.
You have been ploughing sin, you have got in a store of evil, the fruit of deceit has been your food: for you put faith in your way, in the number of your men of war.
And he made this story for some people who were certain that they were good, and had a low opinion of others:
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This is the town which was full of joy, living without fear of danger, saying in her heart, I am, and there is no other: how has she been made waste, a place for beasts to take their rest in! everyone who goes by her will make hisses, waving his hand.
But Jesus made answer and said, You have no idea what you are requesting. Are you able to take of the cup which I am about to take?
For because you have put your faith in your strong places, you, even you, will be taken: and Chemosh will go out as a prisoner, his priests and his rulers together.
The wise man, fearing, keeps himself from evil; but the foolish man goes on in his pride, with no thought of danger.
But he said with passion, If I have to be put to death with you, I will not be false to you. And they all said the same.
And he said to him, Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.
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