Unable to find the true inner connection, they instead entrap those who would not look long or deep enough for the truth. They spread confusion, lies, and false hope only for the benefit of themselves. The ancient Mystery tradition does not change with time. It does each day and in every way to those who grope at the fleeting shadows in the Darkness. Approach with caution those who would openly claim expertise and lineage.
Names are of the outer.
Real lineage is provided only by the inner and is never outwardly proclaimed. Esoteric schools have always served a specific purpose at a specific time. For those individuals who would purposely or out of self-ignorance misrepresent what they do not understand or are not a part of, realize that the true initiate understands far beyond words and has no need to spread falsehoods. Although many individuals have always foolishly regarded themselves as worthy of representing or altering an ancient pathway, do not be deceived by their self-aggrandizement. One book or many thousands of books written by those of the outer, falsely claiming to be a representative of the inner, changes nothing.