Divine Love and Wisdom (Harleys) n. 37

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37. In the reformation, regeneration and salvation of men, Divine Providence participates equally of Divine Love and Divine Wisdom. Man cannot be reformed, regenerated and saved by an excess of Divine Love over Divine Wisdom, or by an excess of Divine Wisdom over Divine Love. The Divine Love wishes to save all, but it can save only by Divine Wisdom, and to the Divine Wisdom belong all the laws through which salvation is effected. Love cannot transcend these laws since Divine Love and Wisdom are one, and act in unison.


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