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Human; and in this case it is received according to the truths which are therein, consequently in a different manner with different persons. In proportion therefore as truths with man are more genuine, in the same proportion also the Divine which flows in is more perfectly received, and in the same proportion man's intellectual principle is enlightened.

In the Word of our Lord are essential truths. But in the literal sense thereof are truths which are accommodated to the apprehension of those who are principled in external worship; whereas in its internal sense are truths accommodated to those who are internal men, that is, those who, as to doctrine and at the same time as to life, are angelic. The rational principle of these latter is hence so far enlightened, that the illumination is compared to the brightness of the stars and of the sun, Dan. xii. 3; Matt. xiii. 43. Hence it may be seen of what importance it is that interior truths be known and received. These truths may indeed be known, but they cannot be received, except by those who are principled in love to the Lord and faith in Him. (A. C. 2532.)


THE SONS OF HAM.

Faith separate from charity is not faith. And where there is no faith, there is no worship, either internal or external; or if there be any worship, it is corrupt. Therefore by Ham is signified internal worship corrupted.

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