01. The Law
Paul was gathering wood. A viper bit and fastened to his hand. Locals expected him to die. Paul "shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm."
"He, however, shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm."
02. The Mechanics
The mechanic is Immunity. Jesus promised: "They will pick up serpents... it will not hurt them." Authority doesn't stop the attack, but neutralizes the effect. You are immortal until your mission is done.
03. The Application
Did something toxic hit you? Shake it off into the fire. Don't let the poison in. Christ's authority is the antidote. Keep working as if nothing happened.