Some, are the casualties exacted on those who exert their faith to displace giants and attain promises in the kingdom of God - and share with others the booty of their warfare.
Countless, are the injuries inflicted on the timid and the careful, whose principal intent is protecting themselves and holding fast that which they already have.
Through risk, struggle and adventure one is strengthened. He gives while he advances. He flourishes and expands.
Through self-indulgence, caution and fear one is weakened. He gathers and guards. His borders, by degrees, are shrunken.