Verses 1-13. Man is commanded not to devote himself to any selfish or to any worldly affection, but above all things to worship the Lord from celestial love, because if he is obedient, he will enjoy every spiritual blessing including states of peace and tranquillity, and protection in all his temptations. For the Lord will dwell with His people, and the active life of uses will prevail, since He has accomplished the work of redemption

Verses 14-39. But, on the contrary, if the man of the Spiritual Church is disobedient and rejects the Lord and His Divine laws, then he will suffer from all kinds of calamities, which are described in order

Verses 40-46. And yet all who, in their degraded state, confess their wickedness, and sincerely repent, will again be received by the Lord, since He has effected the work of redemption, and has, by means of the Word, supplied man with an abundance of truths adapted to every state of his life.