Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 1209

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1209. However, when they are examined by angels through spirits, it is heard from the least words if they are of this kind. When their life is described, then from every single word it is clearly perceived whether [what they are saying] is right. When the talking flows with ease, it is then in agreement with their actions in life. When it does not flow, then there is immediately something discordant. Therefore, these indications can show their quality quite clearly. Besides, the angels can learn from the Lord exactly what they are like. This judgment is the second one [see 1206], being that of their inward parts, yet it is only a judgment of their moral life, but not their spiritual life.


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