The individuating, private person is egoistic, and taking good care of himself and his needs, in line with his enlightened self-interest.
At the same time, he is concerned with the welfare of others. God expects De's individualists to be kind the neighbors, the old and the poor. To gain heaven the individuator must have faith in God and do good works. Caring for neighbors and relatives is a fast track to heaven, and the whole drama is good for him if he gets into heaven, something most definitely in his ultimate self-interest.
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