In "Have a Little Faith: a True Story," author Mitch Albom explores the theme of humanity's tendency to evade divine influences, drawing parallels to biblical figures. Adam, who concealed himself in the Garden of Eden, symbolizes mankind's instinct to hide from God when faced with transgressions. Similarly, Moses' attempt to take his brother's place reflects the struggle of individuals to escape responsibilities ordained by faith.

Jonah's experience, where he boards a ship and is ultimately engulfed by a whale, further illustrates this motif of flight from divine expectations. Albom suggests that such actions are rooted in a deeper human desire to avoid accountability to God. Through these stories, he underscores the persistent human inclination to run from spiritual truths and the challenges of facing one's own faith.