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What does it mean?
Spiritual faith gives the vulnerable power against greater evils.
In plain terms
Even a weak person praying can frighten evil.
What can you take from it?
Faith empowers the seemingly weak.

Where it applies

  • prayer
  • crisis
  • moral conflict

Putting it to work

  • pray
  • find inner strength
  • stand firm

Questions to consider

  • Where does true power lie?
  • Is faith enough to protect?

Another view

Physical weakness may still lead to harm.

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