273. To be led by skilful devices to the blessed things of the world, appears to a man as if it were the result of his own prudence; still the Divine Providence constantly attends him, by permitting, and continually leading him away from evil. But it is known and perceived, that to be led to the blessed things of heaven, is not the result of a man's own prudence; for it is from the Lord, and is brought about by His Divine Providence, arranging and continually leading the man to good.