AC 4241, 4243, 4245 - Truths From Good and Truths That Are the Source of Good

AC 4241

Truths derived from this, that is, from good,
are quite different from truths
which are the source of good.
Truths which are the source of good are those
which a person takes to himself before regeneration,
whereas truths which are derived from good are those
which he takes to himself after regeneration.
For after regeneration truths are the product of good
since good is now the source
of his perception and knowledge that they are truths.

AC 4243

People who are regenerate are governed by this good,
as also are those who possess conscience,
that is, who no longer reason whether it is the truth
but do it because it is the truth,
and so who have taken it to themselves in faith and in life.

AC 4245

The things which are the substance and the basis
of a person's thought have an affect on him.
If he were to think from the goods of charity
he would see plainly that the truths of faith
occupied the second position,
and he would also see truths themselves
so to speak in light.
For the good which flows from charity
is like a flame which provides light
and so illuminates every single thing
which he had previously assumed to be true.
He would also discern
how falsities had intermingled themselves
and had taken on the appearance of truths.