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ROSICRUCIAN PHILOSOPHY
Some people grow so extremely enthusiastic when they
have found something which appeals to them as truth,
that they at once commence a veritable crusade to compel
others to share it with them. That is a great mistake.
If we go into a church and commence asking questions
which raise doubts in the minds of the members and
make them uneasy concerning their faith, we may easily
cause a sad state of disturbance. If that which we
have to give appeals to them and becomes an anchor
to them, so that they may rest in the new and higher faith,
well and good. But if it so happens that that which we
have to give is beyond them, is unacceptable, we maj lead
them into an extremely unhappy frame of mind and they
may turn to materialism, atheism or some other dreadful,
skeptical attitude. Their life, in that case, will lie at our
door. \\e should always make it a rule in the world to
be very quiet about what we believe or do not believe, though
never neglectful to say a little word where an opportunity
is given, and if that word brings an inquiry we should
answer it fearlessly. Thus we may gradually
lead the in-
quirer on. He will not be thus led unless he is seeking,
and when we find out that he desires the information, we
should give him all he wants and give it freely. Bit we
reiterate that it is a serious responsibility to tJintst our
opinion upon ears that are unwilling or not ready.