The following was received by John while in contemplation upon the reconciliation of Faith and Scientific evidence.
1. Whosoever hath faith or knowledge but receiveth not light when it is given him, the same holds a faith that is vain, and a knowledge which falleth short.
2. It is incumbent upon any man to whom more light is given to receive of it readily, and this never ceasing, that he may acquire further light and knowledge, even a sure knowledge of all things.
3. Yea, blessed is he who can set aside faith, even on a true principle, in order to receive light from me, which I have given him—for he will certainly take up his old faith again when more light is received, and it will be renewed and perfected.
4. But cursed are those who refuse to progress, who hold tradition for their foundation, yea, those who can look upon the sun at noonday and call it darkness, and call also that which is darkness light, and because of this thing hath offended even one honest seeker of truth.
5. Faith that is poorly founded when stretched doth break, and true knowledge that is compromised even a little becomes as a poison.
6. Whosoever drinks thereof must overcome, lest that which is tainted become manifest in time and all which was received, the good and the bad, be vomitted out together.
7. Therefore let your faith and your knowledge be pure, to the mutual benefit of all who receive it.
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