- Diligently read and meditate on the Word of God.
- Be content under the dispensation of the Lord’s Providence.
- Observe a propriety of behaviour and keep the conscience pure.
- To obey what is ordered; to attend faithfully to one’s office and other duties; and, in addition, to make one’s self useful to society in general.
For further reading on Swedenborg’s rules of life see this article: A Daily Spiritual Practice – according to James Lawrence, Swedenborg’s “Rules of Life” incorporates the essence of two popular Christian spirituality practices, Lectio Divina and the Ignatian Examen.