2805. Change of state after death can be conceived of in no other way than as an adding on, outside of the mental images, of those qualities that finally enable the person's soul to be in good societies, while in the life of the body they are implanted within the mental images. 1748, 13 Aug. This makes it clear why so many times in the Word of the Lord the warning is given that while there is yet time before the door is closed to those called to the feast, they should repent, and obtain oil for their lamps [Matt. 25:1-13]; also, what it means that as the tree falls, there it shall lie [Eccl. 11:3].