TEMPTATION (pt. 5)

The New Jerusalem and Its Heavenly Doctrine
Emanuel Swedenborg
• Doctrinal Series •
TEMPTATION
(pt. 5)

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The dominion of good over evil, or of evil over good is contended for

These combats are carried on by the truths of faith which are from the Word.  From these, man must combat against evils and falsities; for if he combats from any other principles, he cannot conquer, because in other principles the Lord is not present.

Because this combat is carried on by the truths of faith, therefore man is not admitted into it until he is in the knowledges of good and truth, and has thence obtained some spiritual life; therefore such combats do not take place till man has arrived at years of maturity.

(The New Jerusalem and Its Heavenly Doctrine 191)