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In heaven there are two distinct loves, love to the Lord and love towards the neighbor, in the inmost or third heaven lo
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"In heaven there are two distinct loves, love to the Lord and love towards the neighbor, in the inmost or third heaven love to the Lord, in the second or middle heaven love towards the neighbor"

- Emanuel Swedenborg

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This quote by Emanuel Swedenborg talks to the concept of 2 distinct likes in heaven. The first is love to the Lord, which is discovered in the inmost or third heaven. This love is a deep and abiding love for the Lord, and is the highest type of love in paradise. The second love is love towards the next-door neighbor, which is found in the second or middle heaven. This love is a love for one's fellow guy, and is a more earthly kind of love. Both of these loves are essential for a heavenly presence, and both are essential for an individual to reach the highest level of spiritual enlightenment. Swedenborg's quote speaks with the value of both of these enjoys, and how they are both necessary for a heavenly existence.

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Sweden Flag This quote is written / told by Emanuel Swedenborg between January 29, 1688 and March 29, 1772. He/she was a famous Scientist from Sweden. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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