This expresses the belief that virtuous people will be protected or helped by fate or heaven in times of trouble. It is often said to reassure someone who is worried about a good friend or family member.
Rooted in folk Daoism and Confucian moral cosmology, it reflects the idea that moral goodness attracts divine or cosmic protection.
It provides emotional reassurance and reinforces the moral order — by saying this, people affirm that being good is not only right but also practically rewarded, which strengthens social trust.
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