1080. 'He pointed it out to his two brothers' means that he mocked. This now follows from what is said above, for with people who have no charity there is unending contempt of others, that is, unending mockery of them. And as often as the occasion allows, errors are exposed. They are prevented from doing this openly solely by external restraints - by fear of the law, fear for their life, fear of losing their position, wealth, and reputation on account of these. Consequently they harbour such contempt inwardly, but outwardly produce a semblance of friendship to others. As a result of this they acquire two spheres, which are perceived clearly in the next life. The first, which is interior, is full of hatred; the second, which is exterior, is a mere semblance of good. And because these spheres are in complete disagreement, they inevitably conflict. This also is why when the exterior sphere is taken away from them so that they are not able to dissemble they rush into everything unspeakable. And when it is not taken away, the hatred, which is perceived, lurks in every word they speak. From this arise their punishments and torments.

Title: Spiritual Clouds

Topic: Word

Summary: ust as there are often clouds between the sun and us, and they bring us rain, light, and shade, so the Word is a covenant between God and us, giving us life-changing truth, showing us divine glory, and protecting us spiritually.

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References:
Matthew 17:1
John 1; 4; 8
Revelation 1:7, 16
Matthew 17:2, 5
Revelation 1:17
Matthew 17:9; 24:30
Genesis 9:11-17
Exodus 14:19-20
2 Samuel 22:10-13; 23:3-5
1 Kings 17:1; 18:1, 41, 45
Psalms 105:38-39; 147:7-8, 15
Isaiah 4:56
Ezekiel 1:27-28; 32:7
Zechariah 10:1
Revelation 10:1