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What does it mean?
Saints are defined by fulfilling their duty to approach God.
In plain terms
Being a saint means approaching God as you should.
What can you take from it?
Saintliness is about doing your spiritual duty.

Where it applies

  • religious practice
  • faith discussion
  • theology

Putting it to work

  • focus on duty
  • simplify faith

Questions to consider

  • What makes someone a saint?
  • Is faith a duty?

Another view

This definition might be too narrow.

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