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.

Psalms 5:5

Presumption is unacceptable

Isaiah 13:11

See also

Numbers 15:30
Deuteronomy 6:16; 18:20
Isaiah 45:9
Romans 2:4; 9:20
1 Corinthians 10:9
James 4:13
2 Peter 2:10
Genesis 11:1-4

Examples of presumption

Numbers 14:40-45

those preparing to build the tower of Babel in defiance of God

Luke 12:16-21

the Israelites, ignoring Moses' orders

the rich fool

Micah 6:8

Humility is commended in place of presumption

See also

Luke 14:10; 22:26
Romans 12:3
James 4:10
1 Peter 5:5

See also

5762 attitudes, God to people
5793 arrogance
5957 strength, spiritual
8203 character
8277 innocence
8802 pride
8821 self-indulgence