360. * that they cannot possibly be described. His extremely deceitful tricks are so unspeakable that it is inconceivable to those on earth. For nothing whatever of evil can exist that he does not call forth in people, in order to lead them astray. Therefore, unless one is under the protection of God the Messiah, one cannot possibly escape, even for the slightest instant, from falling headlong into damnation. But these attempts, many of which I am familiar with from experience, it is better to give over to deep oblivion than to make public before men; for they cannot but do harm to all minds. Through them I have learned this, that if God the Messiah had not delivered me from these extreme temptations, which I believe I never could have endured, I would have fallen right into damnation. But to this deliverance not the least thing could my own powers contribute, and they would have hurled me headlong into damnation, had not God the Messiah been present with His help. [Trick (Deceit); Spirit; Temptation] [See also WE 7348-51, continuing the explanation of Num. 22.] 7352. Further particulars regarding the speaking donkey [verse 28] may be seen in what follows. In advance, it should just be stated that a donkey can never speak, as it is contrary to all Divine order. What really happens is that a person with whom angels