1824. And they saw nothing whatever in other people that they did not pick apart within themselves, and try to distort, as well as everything in me that was pleasing, but which they did not want to support because they were eager to take control of me. Among spirits, all their efforts come to light in this way, for they now behave in character. That character is exposed, and they are seen to be of this nature, working as spirits with unbelievable skill. For now, superficialities do not stand in the way, and instantaneously they see, grasp, distort, support. Anything lifeless, deceitful, anything cunning, shows so plainly to upright spirits, even more to angels, that almost nothing remains hidden. For spiritual sight brings this with it.