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Rh never attain the aid of Divine Love, the Source of all good.

The way to gain it is, first to seek it from God; and then to reflect upon the many injuries which are, and have been, brought upon man by self-love.

This self-love is of so malignant a nature, that if it could enter into heaven, it would suddenly convert the Heavenly Jerusalem into a Babylon. Consider then what this pest works in the human breast, and in this present life!

Take self-love out of the world, and immediately the gates of hell would close. Who then would be such an enemy to himself, as, when he has considered the nature, qualities, and effects of self-love, not to be indignant against it, and to hate it?

HAT you may ascertain how wide and extensive is the reign of self-love within you, frequently turn to consider which of the passions of the soul it is which most often leads your will, for it will be found not to stand alone.

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