Just as those who are led by the Lord see inwardly what must be done, and this in a way not understandable to others, so also they are convinced what must be known, also in a spiritual manner, and also in a way not understandable to others. Therefore, if they come up against something seemingly very true, so that there is scarcely anything to contradict it, but everything to support it, nevertheless they are not convinced before there is spiritual conviction, which is a quality of faith. 1748, 15 March.