There is a parallel saying to the title of this essay: God is in the details. When God is in the details then he will be revealed through your attention to detail. Your sacred devotion to your work will return great rewards. But when the devil is in the details, your lack of attention to the work in front of you will result in mistakes, and you will be disappointed in your effort. I’m not using that phrase in the usual way. Instead I’m going on my own path with those words.
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