But he shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm.

1. He shook off the creature. This is the natural reaction to being bitten.

2. The snake is back in the fire - and apparently dies.

3. But Paul seems to suffer no illness or trauma from this snake bite.

4. NOTE: There are many things that "attack" us and are a source of pain. We must learn to "shake off" these things.

1. We must learn to shake off the unwarranted attacks against us.

2. We must learn to shake off the gossip and rumors about us.

3. We must learn to shake off the problems that are beyond our control.

4. We must learn to shake off the doubts that arise in times of crisis.

5. We must learn to shake off moments of fear.

6. We must shake off the anger that arises in our hearts.

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