It can in no sense be said that heaven is outside of any one; it is within ... and a man, also, so far as he receives heaven, is a recipient, a heaven, and an angel.
Emanuel SwedenborgRead
Charity is like warmth in springtime or summer that causes grass, plants, and trees to grow. Without charity, or spiritual warmth, nothing grows.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Charity fosters growth and life, much like warmth nurtures nature.
In this quote, Emanuel Swedenborg compares charity to the essential warmth of spring and summer that cultivates growth in nature. He emphasizes that without the nurturing qualities of charity, both materially and spiritually, individuals and communities cannot thrive or reach their full potential.
Themes
CharityGrowthWarmthSpiritualityNurturing
In practice
Example use cases
Opening a speech on philanthropy at a charity event.
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