Why Did Gandalf Fear Sauron If They’re Both Maiar?

It might seem strange that two beings of the same created "order" would have extremely different power levels, but there are at least four reasons why one Maia (Sauron) might be more powerful than another (say, Gandalf). For more on the "Morgoth's Ring" concept, check out The Red Book's great video on the subject:    • Morgoth: Why Arda Itself Became His Ring o...   He also has his own video on essentially this topic, though with a broader focus:    • The Ainur: Who Are the Holy Ones Who Shape...   Other Links: Rumble at https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter:   / jrrtlore   Patreon: www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek