2630. But these do not appear to the person as necessities, for he or she seem to themselves to think and act on their own, and of course for the reason that they are led by what they love, or the objects of their love, consequently by what they desire, and so they are bent toward goodness. Whatever is done from some love or desire appears to a person as free, hence it appears as not a necessity, when yet it is through such necessities that the person is led and bent by the Lord toward whatever good is possible in view of his or her life and the spiritual and heavenly qualities of life. 1748, 17 July.