Deuteronomy 9:12

Verse 12. And it is then perceived from heaven that these interior perceptions must be exalted in the soul, and that it is imperative that they should reform the outer practical life; for the natural principle which has been brought forth by the reception of truth from the Word out of its unregenerate condition corrupts the Divine truth, and perpetually turns aside from the path pointed out by the perception of the Divine will when in an interior state: it loves what proceeds from its own evil heart.