I was speaking with spirits about the fact that nothing whatever should be taken away or stolen from anyone, not even the least thing; and that in this way, the trustworthy receive much as a gift. The same principle applies in the case of spirits who ascribe any merit to themselves, and consequently try to claim to themselves what is the Lord's. To such a one, nothing is given, nor is anything given to any who try to abstain from taking credit or ascribing merit to themselves so that they may obtain much, or everything, as this savors of cunning. Those, however, who have faith, the believers, are unable to take away anything, because they are led by the Lord. Therefore they cannot; and so it is they who obtain many things, and, in fact, everything they might ever desire. 1748, 22 March.