Arcana Coelestia (Elliott) n. 10779

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10779. It seems to a person, when led to happiness in the world by the use of artful designs, as though the attainment of it is attributable to his own prudence; nevertheless Divine Providence is his constant companion, permitting him to do what he does, yet continually leading him away from evil. But when led to happiness in heaven a person sees and recognizes that it is not attributable to his own prudence, since it comes from the Lord and is brought about by the activity of His Divine Providence, bringing him into a proper state of mind and continually leading him on to good.


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