Episode 454: OCT 8 - Don't Do Something Stupid, Part 1: Faith vs. Presumption | Terry Mize

Is it faith—or presumption?

In Part 1 of Don't Do Something Stupid, Terry Mize explains why trusting God does not mean ignoring His instructions or taking needless risks.

Through Joshua 1:8 and Jesus' temptations in Matthew 4, Terry explores the relationship between God's promises and His principles. Jesus knew the Scriptures—and refused to use a promise of protection as a reason to test God.

Terry also shares a memorable story from his years as a pilot: friends wanted to fly through dangerous weather, but he refused. With humor and practical insight, he draws a clear distinction between faith and presumption.

In this episode:
• Understanding promises in the context of God's instructions
• Answering temptation with Scripture
• Refusing to use one Bible verse to contradict another
• Making wise decisions without mistaking recklessness for faith

This is the first of three messages in Don't Do Something Stupid, presented on More Than Conquerors.

Key Scriptures: Joshua 1:8; John 1:1, 14; Matthew 4:1–11; Psalm 91:11–12. Jesus' responses in Matthew 4 draw from Deuteronomy 8:3, 6:16, and 6:13.

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