Theos-Talk Archives (July 1998 Message tt00235)

>In a message dated 7/31/98 9:07:26 AM, you wrote:
>
><<My point here, too-long belabored, is how do we tell the false
teacher
>who wraps him or herself in the outward trappings of "legitimate"
esoteric
>teachings [whatever that may be], and claims to be a "further
revelation" of
>this line, from the charlatan, who founds his own school with  familiar
but
>false teachings?>>
>
>This is a great question.  If sincere people can be mistaken, then
can't
>anyone be mistaken?  How do you know if you really *know* or just think
you
>know?  Does anyone have advice on developing discernment?  (Is studying
the
>ancient wisdom thoroughly enough?)  I use my own judgment, but would be
>interested in hearing how other people handle this question in their
own
>lives.  I see an awful lot of sincere fanaticism in the world, wreaking
havoc.
>Christine

the thing is to never follow anyone. they can only set you on the
correct path, the rest is up to you and only you. study on your own
and/or with others but i dont agree with anyone being 'THE' one.

Peace

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