A summation of
cross purposes: Moses rebuked by God at Red Sea for hesitancy; then excluded from promised land due to precipitancy in calling water from rock
 
Jesus' advocacy of a soul in judgment noted as determined not by one's statement of faith, but by one's approved (as though done to Jesus; vs what would Jesus do?) conduct - ?scripture re paucity of blessing without interceding
`Brief: showing love - actions speak louder than words (St. Francis': "Preach the gospel at all times. If necessary, use words.")
Perseverance/ longsuffering trumps forwardness: object being change for the better, as intended agent of good - judged by intent rather than achievement
`Brief: the appropriate emphasis of/ call to discipleship [ref PhdBlv.html]= personal