People have lost their piety and respect for everything sacred, as well as the humility that makes a person feel unworthy not only to perform but even to simply witness miracles.

Thus, today they thirst for miracles more than ever. Drunk with pride, self-confidence, and ignorance, they recklessly and thoughtlessly rush toward everything miraculous. They even do not hesitate to participate themselves in the performance of miracles; they decide to do so without a second thought.

This trend is more dangerous than ever. Because we are gradually approaching an era when numerous and astonishing miracles will begin to occur, miracles that will deceive and lead earthly people to their doom.

(excerpt from "The Teaching ... on Miracles and Signs")