There are also permissions whereby spirits who think they are powerful enough to accomplish anything, claim to have the power on their own to arouse evils in mankind, and [engage in] other unallowable and unlawful activities, trying any of numerous methods, even unlawful ones usually employed in working wonders - thus magical arts. These things God the Messiah never grants, but He is said to permit them [to do] that which, among many things, is to be permitted - as for example, their continually wanting to stir up trouble. So the only things permitted them are those which lead to the improvement of mankind, souls and spirits (other things are not permitted), each and every detail of which God the Messiah so controls and governs that there is not a whit that they do as if by permission that does not lead to the good of many, thus of the universe, and of all. For the good of each can be shared with all in the universe, and shall, in fact, be so shared, when God the Messiah's kingdom is established. 1747, the 25th day of December.