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Title: Spiritual Life and the Word of God
Note: Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by William J. Rotella
Summary: "Spiritual Life and the Word of God" by Emanuel Swedenborg is a theological work likely written in the 18th century. This text delves into the nature of spiritual life as it relates to the commandments laid out in the Bible, particularly the Decalogue, and explores how adherence to these divine laws contributes to the purification and elevation of one's spiritual existence. The opening portion of the work focuses on how one acquires spiritual life through living according to the commandments found in the Word of God. Swedenborg establishes a significant distinction between external adherence to laws for societal or personal gain and the internal, spiritual motivation driven by genuine faith and love for God. He emphasizes that true spiritual growth requires shunning evils not just for their consequences but because they offend against God. This introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how spiritual life connects individuals to heavenly truths, illustrating that a genuine relationship with the divine hinges upon heartfelt compliance with spiritual commandments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Swedenborg, Emanuel, 1688-1772
EBook No.: 14026
Published: Nov 11, 2004
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Spiritual life
Subject: Ten commandments
Subject: Word of God (Christian theology)
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Spiritual Life and the Word of God
Note: Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by William J. Rotella
Summary: "Spiritual Life and the Word of God" by Emanuel Swedenborg is a theological work likely written in the 18th century. This text delves into the nature of spiritual life as it relates to the commandments laid out in the Bible, particularly the Decalogue, and explores how adherence to these divine laws contributes to the purification and elevation of one's spiritual existence. The opening portion of the work focuses on how one acquires spiritual life through living according to the commandments found in the Word of God. Swedenborg establishes a significant distinction between external adherence to laws for societal or personal gain and the internal, spiritual motivation driven by genuine faith and love for God. He emphasizes that true spiritual growth requires shunning evils not just for their consequences but because they offend against God. This introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how spiritual life connects individuals to heavenly truths, illustrating that a genuine relationship with the divine hinges upon heartfelt compliance with spiritual commandments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Swedenborg, Emanuel, 1688-1772
EBook No.: 14026
Published: Nov 11, 2004
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Spiritual life
Subject: Ten commandments
Subject: Word of God (Christian theology)
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.