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About this quote

What does it mean?
When evil grows, the faithful should become more devout.
In plain terms
More evil means stronger devotion.
What can you take from it?
Increase faith in response to rising evil.

Where it applies

  • times of social unrest
  • perceived moral decline

Putting it to work

  • prayer
  • community service

Questions to consider

  • How does hardship affect personal belief?
  • Can devotion grow without increased evil?

Another view

It assumes a direct correlation that may not hold for everyone.

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