but that's why it pays to be ready spiritually. >> reporter: another first from the new testament states that faith quenched them violence and fire. so that's why this test of faith happens in many services. ♪ this is called handling fire. people burning their hands. >> are you ever worried that people seeing them burn themselves or snakes will frighten children? >> no, not really. >> how come? >> god won't let them harm them. >> this woman had been crying during much of the service. the pastor is saying she had been going through some emotional difficulties. she then took to the altar, grabbing a rattlesnake and shaking it with abandon, almost daring the serpent to sink its teeth into her skin. to us, it looked like she had no idea about the personal risk.