Local-global principal for modules: simple example

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In commutative algebra, a very basic theorem which we study in localizations is the following.

Let $M$ be an $R$-module and $R$ is a commutative ring with unity. Then the following are equivalent:

  1. $M=0$.

  2. The localization $M_{P}=0$ for every prime ideal of $R$.

  3. The localization $M_P=0$ for every maximal ideal of $R$.

The theorem is termed as of type local-global nature; but I didn't understand the philosophical comment.

Q. Is there a simple example illustrating above theorem? (For example, is there an easier equation over a ring, which is difficult to solve within the ring, but easy to solve in the localizations and conclude about solvability of the equation?