Charity is like warmth in springtime or summer that causes grass, plants, and trees to grow. Without charity, or spiritual warmth, nothing grows.
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Hell and Heaven are near man, yes, in him; and every man after death goes to that Hell or heaven in which he was, or to his spirit, during his abode in the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that our experiences of heaven and hell are shaped by our inner selves and choices during life.
Emanuel Swedenborg's quote reflects the idea that the concepts of heaven and hell are not merely external places, but rather states of being that reside within each individual. It posits that one's moral and spiritual condition during earthly life directly influences their afterlife experience, emphasizing the significance of personal responsibility and the impact of internal choices on one's fate beyond death.
Themes
HeavenHellSpiritSelfChoices
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophical discussion about the afterlife at a community seminar.
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