150. About the native Character of the descendants of Jacob

For quite a while, the descendants of Jacob who are in the other life, and who act in character, depicted to me what they had been and what they are like, namely, that in every dangerous situation, they yield, are very fearful and despairing, humbling themselves even to the dust; but the moment the dangerous condition is past, they return to their character and are haughty, scorning all in the universe in comparison with themselves. Moreover, just to acquire earthly and worldly possessions, they resort to any means, even deceptive supplications, and very many other devices.