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What does it mean?
Wisdom is understanding celestial matters that the spirit attains through love.
In plain terms
Love enables the spirit to grasp heavenly knowledge.
What can you take from it?
Cultivate love to deepen spiritual insight.

Where it applies

  • religious study
  • personal growth
  • meditation

Putting it to work

  • practice compassionate actions
  • seek love-centered learning

Questions to consider

  • What role does love play in acquiring wisdom?
  • Can wisdom be achieved without love?

Another view

It presumes love is the sole path to understanding, ignoring other routes.

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