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What does it mean?
When facing a higher power, do I submit or stand defiant?
In plain terms
Should I kneel to God or face Him boldly?
What can you take from it?
Choose your stance toward authority.

Where it applies

  • religious experience
  • facing authority
  • self-reflection

Putting it to work

  • define your stance
  • respect power
  • maintain integrity

Questions to consider

  • How do you approach the divine?
  • When is defiance appropriate?

Another view

Defiance can have consequences with higher powers.

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