The gist of the text was simply not all spirits exist for your benefit. As they were in life, so many are after life. Just because they are now on that side of the veil does not mean they are all benevolent and angelic.
>>Doubtless it is perilous for such to meddle, more especially if their interest be only in the marvellous, to gratify an idle curiosity, or to solace their own vanity.
I think their point was if you are to pursue communication, to do so with the proper intent, not to gratify one's ego or perform tricks.
>> Doesn't sound like a simple word of caution to me.
Then ignore it. Not sure what else to tell you, except that it seems you're trying to pick a fight. So OK, you win. I'm completely wrong, all spirits are working on your behalf and you should trust them without reservation. Happy?
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