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What does it mean?
Joan attributes her actions and voices to divine origin and command.
In plain terms
She says God told her to do everything she did.
What can you take from it?
Actions driven by faith are seen as mandated by a higher power.

Where it applies

  • defending actions
  • explaining motives

Putting it to work

  • claiming divine guidance

Questions to consider

  • How does one verify divine orders?

Another view

External verification of divine command is impossible.

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  3. I beg all of you standing here to forgive me the harm that I may have done you. Please pray for me.

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