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What does it mean?
True faith removes fear except reverence for divine power.
In plain terms
If you trust God, you only fear God.
What can you take from it?
Faith replaces worldly fear with reverence.

Where it applies

  • personal crisis
  • religious devotion
  • moral courage

Putting it to work

  • build spiritual resilience
  • overcome anxiety

Questions to consider

  • What fears remain when faith is strong?

Another view

It assumes belief eliminates practical dangers.

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