124. [Man's] nature is amended by temptations and combats. (Tentatio.) Spirits especially excite the affections; thence the thoughts, speech, and actions. (Affectio, Cogitatio.) But if a man is such that he is affected by truths, good spirits are associated with him. (Spiritus.) [In the margin:] Truth and good are insinuated by God Messiah by means of angels and good spirits. To this, evil spirits are indeed averse, and so want to withdraw. Therefore, truth is wont to be excited by them also. (Spiritus, Veritas.)