The heavenly city offers eternal fulfillment and happiness from "summary" of City of God by Saint Augustine (of Hippo)
In this earthly city, where men are enslaved by their own desires and ambitions, they seek fulfillment and happiness in fleeting pleasures and material possessions. They are constantly chasing after wealth, power, and fame, thinking that these things will bring them lasting satisfaction. However, they soon realize that these things are like a mirage in the desert, disappearing as soon as they try to grasp them. On the contrary, the heavenly city offers a different kind of fulfillment and happiness. It is a city built on the foundation of love, justice, and peace, where men live in harmony with one another and with God. In this city, there is no need for competition or rivalry, as all men are united in their common pursuit of virtue and righteousness. The citizens of the heavenly city find true joy in serving others and in worshipping God. They do not seek their own interests, but rather the interests of others, out of a genuine love and concern for their fellow men. In this way, they experience a deep sense of fulfillment that surpasses anything that the earthly city has to offer. Moreover, the happiness of the heavenly city is eternal and unchanging. Unlike the fleeting pleasures of the earthly city, which are here today and gone tomorrow, the happiness of the heavenly city is everlasting. It is a happiness that transcends the limitations of time and space, filling the hearts of its citizens with a sense of peace and contentment that can never be taken away.- The heavenly city offers a kind of fulfillment and happiness that is far superior to anything that the earthly city has to offer. It is a city where men find true joy in loving and serving others, and in worshipping God. It is a city where happiness is eternal and unchanging, a happiness that surpasses all understanding.
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