Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 656

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656. False miracles, on the other hand, are those which are contrived by evil spirits or devils through artificial means, and indeed, for no other purpose than [to satisfy] some extremely corrupt passion. This type of miracle is also permitted, and it looks the same in its outer aspect, but has no inner one; and it is not distinguishable [from a true miracle] except by those having faith in the Lord.


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