“But when he says that false prophets will perform many signs and wonders, so as to deceive, if possible, even the elect (Matt. 24:24), he certainly warns us to understand that even wicked men can perform certain miracles, which the saints cannot do; yet they are not therefore to be considered as having a higher place…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Augustine of Hippo, On Various Questions 79.3-4 PL 40
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9For though no terrible thing did fear them; yet being scared with beasts that passed by, and hissing of serpents,
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7As for the illusions of art magick, they were put down, and their vaunting in wisdom was reproved with disgrace.
8For they, that promised to drive away terrors and troubles from a sick soul, were sick themselves of fear, worthy to be laughed at.
— Wisdom of Solomon 17:9 —
10They died for fear, denying that they saw the air, which could of no side be avoided.
11For wickedness, condemned by her own witness, is very timorous, and being pressed with conscience, always forecasteth grievous things.