AC 6406
Works are nothing
but good and truth themselves in outward form;
for good which is of the will,
and truth which is of the understanding,
when put forth into act,
are called "works;"
so it is evident that such as are the good and truth,
such are the works.
AC 6410
The delight from good
and the pleasantness from truth
which cause blessedness in heaven,
do not consist in idleness,
but in activity;
for in idleness delight and pleasantness
become undelight and unpleasantness;
but in activity delight and pleasantness
are permanent and constantly uplift,
and cause blessedness.
With those who are in heaven,
activity consists in the performance of uses
(which to them is delight from good),
and in relishing truths with the end of uses
(which to them is pleasantness from truth).
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
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