The vision changes according to the subject so as to make it possible for the souls to attain knowledge of each aspect in turn. Even though different visions may not be consistent with one another, this is of no import. On the contrary, the soul sees both visions, gaining knowledge of the two different aspects just as they are. The soul attains knowledge of God’s powers and attributes according to their true essence and their place in the scheme of government. Yet the soul attains this knowledge in a way commensurate with its ability to receive. This is the meaning of the concluding words of the proposition: …while the likenesses are in accordance with the soul’s ability to receive. For only in this way and no other is it possible for the soul to attain knowledge.