241. [244.] 104. It sometimes happens for the sake of instruction that a spirit is permitted to alter the affections in another, even to the point of eventually transforming them into contrary ones, and in accordance with the transformations of his affections the other's countenance is changed, so that it becomes altogether unrecognizable. Produced in the face is even a monstrous appearance, and also a blackness, depending on the affections induced, and the body, too, is transformed, becoming taller or shorter-taller in consequence of arrogance and conceit, shorter in consequence of humility and self-contempt. It was apparent from this that affection or love shapes a person from head to toe. A similar phenomenon occurs when a spirit is transferred laterally through various societies, as I have also seen, namely, that he eventually becomes unrecognizable. It is apparent from this that a person's character is such as the character of his love. I have been shown as well in regard to faith-which is a matter of thought-that when joined to a carnal love (which varies in character), it makes a person ugly in accordance with the nature of the love. Consequently, for faith to exist, it must be joined to a spiritual affection.