Tao Bible - Judges 2:18

And when the LORD raised them up judges, then the LORD was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for it repented the LORD because of their groanings by reason of them that oppressed them and vexed them.
~ King James version ~

Humankind cannot manipulate Tao (or vice versa).
~ possible Taoist alternative ~

God, who has punished the people of Israel because of their wickedness, relents when the people groan under the yoke of oppression.

When things are going fantastically well OR everything is going to hell in a hand basket, Tao is not responsible. Calling upon Tao to increase our success or to save us from our misery won't change diddly-squat. While the Way is available for all to utilize, no one can manipulate Tao for their own selfish ends.

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