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What does it mean?
The speaker claims that a just higher power rewards those who are strong, hardworking, and moral.
In plain terms
Hard work and morality are rewarded by a fair higher power.
What can you take from it?
Strength and industry are valued traits.

Where it applies

  • political speeches
  • religious contexts
  • personal conviction

Putting it to work

  • affirming faith
  • motivating followers
  • justifying hierarchy

Questions to consider

  • Is success always a sign of virtue?
  • Who defines what is strong or upright?

Another view

This view ignores systemic barriers that prevent the poor or weak from succeeding.

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