Sharing hardship, guarded speech, and patience: Comprehension

What distinction should be made concerning animals from the scorpion account?

Sharing Hardship, Guarding the Tongue, and Patience During Harm (Accounts 15–17)

• Treat harm to every animal as permissible
• Distinguish needless harm from protection against genuine danger
• Treat every sting as harmless
• Avoid action even when protection is needed