A dispute between the woman and the powers of darkness

Satan. You say to yourself, the Lord never required an answer from man in seven days, in such a heavy matter, to give up their faith; for man cannot be a judge so soon. Now answer me this question: why does Satan have no longer than seven days to try you, and plead for himself, as you say in your writings he must stand or fall in seven days? And is that just? Can you clarify how it is just for him to give a final answer in seven days?

Joanna. Yes, very just and right. For Satan knows who he is contending with. Invisible spirits non-physical beings such as angels or demons are known to him; and it is very just to require a positive answer from him in seven days; because he knows who demands his answer. But dust and ashes a reference to human mortality and humility, that see through a glass darkly an expression from the New Testament meaning to see things unclearly or indirectly, cannot see spirits face to face. And the Lord, who searches the hearts and tries the reins the seat of the emotions and secret thoughts of the children of men, knows if they are led by a wrong spirit through ignorance; yet if their desires are for the glory of God, and the good of mankind, he will give them time, and show them clearly, if their faith was wrongly placed, before he demanded from them so important an answer. Now, if I renounce my faith before I am certain, I must commit a fatal sin. No, I would be sinning with my eyes open: for I believe my writings are from God just as much as I believe the Bible is: and I would rather die than give them up. This is my determination.

Satan. You shall feel the weight of my anger before the morning. Dare to answer at your peril.

Joanna. Shall I fear to answer you, O Satan, who seeks my ruin and the ruin of all mankind? Do I not have a God, who has promised to protect me? And in him I will trust. His hand will support me; his power will keep me; so I will not fear your threats; for I know your malice is greater than your power: blessed be the