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The Shawshank Redemption: Power Perfected in Prison - Traditional (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)

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Andy Dufresne's weakness—wrongful imprisonment—became the context for inexplicable strength. His powerlessness became power. "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness... For when I am weak, then I am strong." Traditional Christianity sees divine paradox: God's strength shows most clearly in human weakness. Andy's apparent helplessness became channel for hope, influence, ultimately freedom. The thorn remained; grace proved sufficient. When you're weakest, you're positioned for His strength.

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2 Corinthians 12:9-10

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