222. 5468. What it is to defend the wall can become clear by an understanding of our inward faculties. From early childhood, the human mind is subjected to outside assault, leading to an obedience of the earthly mind, and through that defense and combat is brought back to the truly spiritual form. So it subdues the enemy, but does not destroy him. However, that the sons of Levi were allowed to kill their brothers, companions, and neighbors, was because they shared the same guilt, namely, of those who were sacrificing and worshipping. Thus they were like the others, Aaron, their head, being also of the tribe of Levi. Therefore it was allowed them to kill their own brothers, companions, neighbors, scarcely otherwise than as when God the Messiah punishes the wicked. This is not done through good angels, who never punish or kill anyone, but defend themselves and subdue the enemy, that is, bind him, and hold him in bonds, with the constant intention of bringing him back to his senses. Heavenly love has this quality within it, that it never wishes anyone's damnation, that is, anyone's death: because they possess this quality from God the Messiah, Who rules them.