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or maybe of some worthless animal. He paints it all over with red, covering up every flaw in the work.
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Then he prepares a suitable place in the wall for it and fastens it in place with iron nails.
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He is careful to keep it from falling, because he knows it is only an idol and needs help; it cannot help itself.
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But he is not ashamed to pray to this lifeless thing about his marriage, his children, and his possessions.
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It is weak, but he prays to it for health. It is dead, but he prays to it for life. It has no experience, but he prays to it for help. It cannot walk, but he prays to it for a successful journey.
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Its hands have no power, but he asks it to help him - in business, in making money, and in his work.