Arcana Coelestia (Elliott) n. 8033

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8033. TEACHINGS ABOUT CHARITY

What charity is and what faith is when they are present in a person must now be stated. Charity is an inward affection, consisting in a desire which springs from a person's heart to do good to the neighbour, which is the delight of his life. And that desire involves no thought of reward.


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