A WORD OF CAUTION
“We have presented in this chapter the thought of a mystic order that, from all eternity, has existed in all worlds and systems of worlds. The methods of this order lead men from the narrow sphere of his earthly consciousness, into the consciousness of having become a center through which the mind of the Infinite, finds free and perfect expression. This teaching opens the door for the deceptive influences that are now very active to deceive the people. The suggestions made by us in former writings have already been taken up by spiritualistic mediums and by selfish persons who wish to make money out of the desire of the people for the higher life – the reaching out for the mystic now so prevalent.
Organizations have been formed, malignant in character, and of a nature to appeal to certain evils dominating the life of the people. Truths expressed in this chapter have been perverted and made the means of attracting the people and gathering them into these organizations of perverse and dark psychic influences, thus misleading and destroying those who are seeking the mystic.
Consequently, our readers will no doubt hear ideas presented in this chapter expressed in perverted ways by different societies; but remember, the only safety is to accept the teachings of the Christ, who is the Door, and to follow them absolutely until all the evils of your nature are conquered, and the soul awakens to a conscious unity with the Spirit of the Highest.
Remember that, “as many as are led by the Spirit of God (not by spirits that profess great things, but by the Spirit of God), they are the sons of God.”
Again, it should be remembered that Jesus lived the regenerate life; and although his period was not the time for regeneration to be taught, yet it is understood by the Roman Catholic Church; and the clergy of that church have always been required to live the regenerate life. The foundation of the Esoteric teachings is laid in the regenerate life – this is the only door, and we repeat the words of the Christ, “He that climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.”
You that are Christ’s, sheep of his flock; you that are the sons of God, will seek God and his righteousness wholly, and will not be misled by these deceivers of whom Jesus said that, “if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect”; for if you conquer all the evils of your nature and unselfishly seek God with all your heart, then his angels will guide you and shed a constant light on your path, so that nothing can deceive you.”
Hiram Butler
The Mark Of God: Understanding Your "I AM Presence" 