Arcana Coelestia (Elliott) n. 7820

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7820. From this it may be seen that those who are renowned in the world, that is, hold higher positions and are better off than others, can look above self to the Lord just as much as those who do not hold high positions and are not well off. For they look above self when they regard having a high position and being well off as the means to an end and not an end itself.


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