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What does it mean?
Humans handle their obligations while leaving outcomes to divine power.
In plain terms
Do your part and let God handle the results.
What can you take from it?
Focus on duty, leave outcomes to a higher power.

Where it applies

  • moral decision
  • ,
  • crisis
  • religious reflection

Putting it to work

  • fulfill obligations
  • release control
  • seek peace

Questions to consider

  • What if duty conflicts with outcome?
  • How much control is wise?

Another view

This view may discourage necessary human intervention in bad outcomes.

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