“They say among themselves, as it will ever be said when men are deluded by their mortality, The life of man is short and uncertain; the one certainty in life being the approach of death. What awaits hereafter, no man can tell, for no man is known to have returned from out of his tomb. We are all the children of accident and mischance, and in a short generation shall be as though we had never been. Our bodies shall harden and be ground to dust, and the fire of our hearts shall burn itself out and turn to ashes. Our shade will hover for its day and then be wafted away on the wind, and as the waters come and go, our name will pass from the memories of men forever. The works of man shall pass away like the shadow of a cloud upon the sand, and his life will vanish like the dew of morning that disappears in the heat of the rising sun. What are the days of man, but the shadow of a shadow, and he

passes away to an end from which there is no returning. He goes out through a door which is immediately shut, and there is no way back.

“They say, Come, therefore, and let us be joyful; let us cast aside the long face of learning and the melancholy face of discipline. Let us enjoy the good things of life, which are all about us. Let us take no thought for an uncertain future; where is the profit in that? Let us eat and drink to fullness, let us grant our bodies all means of satisfaction. Let no means of pleasure and enjoyment pass us by, but whatever comes our way, let us make the best of our lot in life. Let us turn our backs on all doctrines of the spirit, for they deny us much. Let us give full rein to all our senses and feelings, and let them serve the ends of pleasure. …

“Such are the things spoken by men today, and if the declare them not openly, they hide them in their hearts. … Gold is not gathered by the wayside.

“Yet, the wisdom of our fathers did avail them, whatever is said in the streets today. They have indeed left a memorial worthy of reverence, and they are not without shrines. … As for the Enlightened Ones, who passed among the people and strengthened them since the days when the gods walked with

men, their names have become lasting even though they themselves have gone.”

-The Kolbrin Bible (Man:34:7-10)

Life is Short

It is true that life is short and uncertain, but only if you consider just our physical life. Spiritual life is neither short nor uncertain, but those who choose to live only as material beings know nothing of that eternal life.

No Man can Tell What Awaits Hereafter

Again, this statement is true only if you are a materialist who knows nothing of your own spiritual Self. Those who have awakened and developed their spiritual Self know that a greater life awaits in the spiritual realm for those who prepare for it. But what many can’t understand is that the materialist who does nothing to prepare for that eternal life will be denied it.

Works of Man Pass Away

That is true, but some people have learned to make things that last thousands of years. Some examples of that are the pyramids of Egypt and the roads built by the ancient Romans. Unfortunately, today, the philosophy of most companies is to build everything to be temporary. This has resulted in people who generally think the same way. They concern themselves with the temporary pleasures of matter and ignore the permanent ones of the Spirit.

Wisdom of our Fathers

Yes, the wisdom of the ancient spiritual leaders, as well as the few real ones of today (sadly, we have many today using spirituality as a way to scam people and make money), does live on in hidden schools and temples. More and more people are awakening to the truth, and the world is changing because of it.

“Then came the year of the great flood of waters, though some say it was before these days, when the salt seas rose upon the East and covered the land. Men were warned beforehand by the shortening of the days of the years, and the five days now added to the days of the year are days of sorrow for the alteration of things. It is said that seven days before the coming of the waters the sun appeared in a different quarter, but this is not easy to believe as the sun remains ever constant. The sailors of the king

certainly departed for strange places during the chaos of waters, perhaps this was because the sun had left his steady course.

“Kings came and departed to their place. They ministered unto the people according to the light revealed unto them. Most knew only the veiled Truth. but in olden times, they were better kings than in later days. There were long generations of men who walked with wisdom, and among them was the generation of the First Great Master, he who established the Brotherhood of the Chosen Ones of Light. In those days men learned the rites for coming forth by day, but the inner wisdom was not declared before them. Yet they were days of wisdom, skill and knowledge, but the knowledge of the spirit still languished, and the Sacred Secrets remained hidden. In fact, never have they been revealed to the multitude of men, for never has the multitude of men been worthy.”

-The Kolbrin Bible (MAN:34:4-5)

The Great Flood

Most of us are familiar with the story of the Great Flood through the story of Noah and the Ark found in the Bible. Most people are not aware, however, that there are similar stories of a Great Flood found in many lands and in the scriptures of many religions. The stories may be exaggerated, as modern science tells us there is no way the seas could rise to the point of covering all of the land. Yet physical evidence has been found in recent years that many areas that are now dry land were at some time underwater.

Shorter Days and Longer Year

The quote tells us that this great event involved more than a flood. It caused the days to get shorter and the year to get five days longer. Probably the only thing that could have caused all of that is a large asteroid or a small planet passing close to the Earth. Immanuel Velikovsky believed it was the planet Venus that entered our solar system from outside. He wrote about this in his 1950 book, Worlds in Collision. Scientists today consider his work nonsense, yet it does explain some things better than any other theories available.

Kings Administered

There were times in the past when Kings were somewhat knowledgeable in the Teachings of Light. Some were students of the great mystery schools, others had advisors who were. In either case, they administered according to God’s Will, and not the whims of man or the forces of darkness.

Brotherhood of the Chosen Ones

We don’t know what group the quote refers to as The Brotherhood of the Chosen Ones of Light, but we do know that such groups have existed throughout the history of man. At some times, and in some places, they operated openly and with the full knowledge of the government. In others, they had to remain secret due to the governments becoming dark and materialistic. In all cases, they were careful to teach only those who would use the knowledge wisely.

“Then, there was peace throughout the land, and the two priesthoods dwelt together in tolerance; but, behold, the day came when the hearts of men turned again to strife. Then, the land was rent in twain, and the forces of the Red Reed Crown strove against those of the White Lily Crown. Once, again the dark mists of ignorance descended to envelop the hearts of men. Again, the sacred shrines of Truth were closed, and those who served Truth withdrew behind the veil and were hidden from the eyes of those who would profane her. The whole land was torn apart, from upstream to downstream; from the right hand to the left of Egypt, there was strife.

“Then came one who was mighty among men, one who also knew Truth and saw the wickedness of the people. He was a Declared One, for unless a man be such, he has no value among the chosen. He carried the sword among the striving peoples, and in his day, the might of Mantethrop prevailed. The spirit of Hori, who took the land from Namah, and of Minis, who united it, were with him. Then, the lands of the North and the lands of the South were delivered into the hands of the king, and they became one. They were united, though they remained two. They were even as they had been before. Yet, the multitude declared themselves for the ways of the multitude, and the light of Truth remained obscured behind the dust raised by their dancing feet. Though peace and plenty reigned throughout the land, righteousness did not attend the throne of later kings. They ruled as kings, but the days of their rule were dark days of sorrow for the followers of Truth. For they became few and feeble in deed. They were lost in the land. Again, as in other days, the High Servant of the Sacred Mysteries, who held the key, commanded that the sacred shrines be closed. This was so that any knowledge of the Great Secrets should not pass into the possession of the unworthy multitude, which would profane them. Again, as has happened many times, the Great Light was removed from the midst of men.”

-The Kolbrin Bible (MAN:34:2-3)

Two Priesthoods, Two Lands

There was a time in the distant past when Egypt was divided into two areas, one ruled by the forces of the Red Reed Crown, the other ruled by the White Lily Crown. As should be expected, when a land is divided, peace between the areas will not exist for long. The forces of Darkness see to it that they soon turn on each other, thereby bringing darkness to all.

Sacred Shrines Closed

Those who ran the Sacred Shrines of Truth and Light closed those schools and hid truth from those who would profane such knowledge by using it for material purposes, or for the material benefit of themselves. This resulted in much strife in Egypt, much as we are seeing in the world today, where it is country against country, region against region.

A Holy Man Came

God does not tolerate for long the fall of truth and wisdom and sends holy men to bring the teachings back. Jesus and Buddha were such Messiahs. There were several others. Such Holy Men are declared as such by God, not men. In times when truth is hidden, men will declare holy men and women based on false criteria, but they are not real holy people. Simply doing good deeds in the material world is not enough to make one a true holy person.

Righteousness did not attend later Kings

Much as we see with politicians today, while some may rule in peace and plenty, they are not wise persons filled with divine knowledge, so they rule in darkness. The Great Light, being God’s Light that comes to us through the Spiritual Sun, went out. But now that Light has returned in the form of the Sun of Righteousness, which grows stronger every day and is helping to awaken more and more people. We can help by bringing that Light into us, then sending some out to others filled with thoughts of peace, love, and harmony.

“About the days of Nun, we have no knowledge. Before creation commenced there was the One Father/Mother Being and from this Divinity came the heavenly Twins. From these were born three, and the three became many. Thus, even in the beginning it was divinely ordained that brother and sister might be wed. From the first Heavenly Twins were born those whose destiny it was to be eternally married. For theirs was the divine right of eternal and undying love, a love unknown to mortals, but to which, if they would be more than mortal, they must aspire. This love is the Light of Life, the Light of the Earth, the Sun of the Spirit.

“The Originating Divinity is called many names among men, and in Egypt His names are hidden in other names. Among the Chosen Ones, He is called The Craftsman Creator, but men and women name Him differently among the people. Likewise, some say ‘Him’ while others say ‘Her;’ it is all alike, for these are no more than the words and distinctions of mortal man. Heaven is the sphere of God, the true abode of His Spirit in essence. There is the Heaven above, which is the High Heaven, and the Heaven below, which is the reflection of the High Heaven. The true Center of God is in Newit.”

-The Kolbrin Bible (MAN:33:7-8)

Before Creation

Before creation, God was the only thing that existed. God has always existed, and always will. The quote refers to God as “Father/Mother”, which is accurate. God is unlimited, so to think of God as being only male or only female is putting limits on God.

Heavenly Hierarchy

The quote says that from the one God came the heavenly twins. From the twins came three, then five, then ten, and so on. This established a Heavenly hierarchy of Light Beings. These Light Beings, or angels, were 100% spirit. It was only later that some descended into matter, becoming the fallen angels. While the quote says it was ordained “brother and sister might be wed,” this doesn’t mean literally that one should marry their brother or sister. It means that a male should marry a female. That, however, is not necessarily God’s Law, but it is the law of the people who wrote this section of the Kolbrin Bible.

Eternal Love

Eternal Love is not only the divine right of the Heavenly Twins, it is also the divine right of all of us. God’s love for us is eternal, and our love for God should be eternal and unlimited also. When we develop that kind of love, we will also love all people, regardless of their race or creed. We will love all beings, including animals and plants. We will love all of creation, even the distorted part created by the Demiurge, for it too is one with God, and will eventually return to that condition.

Light of Life, Sun of the Spirit

The author of this part of the Kolbrin Bible knew that God is Light, and that God’s Light flows to us through the Spiritual Sun. Now that we are in the End Times, that Light is the Sun of Righteousness, which grows stronger every day and is helping in the process of converting matter back into Spirit.

Heaven

Heaven can be called the center of God, the highest level of consciousness, or the One. It is all the same. I can find no other reference to “Newit”, but it either refers to Heaven or the Godhead. We don’t need to confuse ourselves with the names men give these things; just know that the goal of spiritual development is Oneness with all and universal Love.

“My land, what have you become? You have left the true path of your faith and wandered into strange byways. You are bemused and bedazzled with things that disturb the senses, and have become like a ship adrift without oars. You have abandoned the spirit that inspired you and sought satisfaction among lifeless things of Earth. You have spurned the stern discipline required to win the hand of love and trodden the well-worn path of carnal satisfaction. You have turned to the ways of the harlot, and out of your harlotry, you have wrought destruction. You no longer delight in the serene mystery of the stars above; your pleasures are in the filth beneath your feet. Where once you gazed upward in awe, now you look downward in degradation. O that this is the self-chosen fate of my land!

“I go, for go I must. I depart, for destiny demands it. When his motherland collapses about him like an undermined palace built on a foundation of mud, then it is not a time for hesitation. One man cannot stem a flood with his hand. When his habitation falls apart, it is time to seek another. Perhaps nations, like men, grow old and decay. My land is old, a hundred and twenty generations have passed through it since Osireh brought light to men. Four times, the stars have moved to new positions, and twice the sun has changed the direction of his journey. Twice, the Destroyer has struck Earth and three times the Heavens have opened and shut. Twice, the land has been swept clean by water.”

-The Kolbrin Bible (Man:33:4-5)

Left the True Path

We know that this part of the Kolbrin Bible was written by Egyptian priests, so the land that has left the true path is Egypt. Leaving the true path is not something that happens overnight, but gradually over a period of time. To some degree, people can only blame themselves for wandering into what the quote calls “strange byways,” but we also have to understand that the dark forces and beings help lead people astray, and that can’t be ignored. Some people wonder why God created evil and darkness, or why he allows it to exist. You can’t have free choice if there is only one thing to choose from. God has to allow the dark ones to control us to some degree in the physical realm so that we can turn from darkness and choose Light.

Bemused and Bedazzled

I don’t think it is accurate to say that people are “bemused and bedazzled with things that disturb the senses”. It is actually things that bring pleasure to the senses that we are attracted to. It is accurate to say that in most cases, such people are like ships adrift without oars that are “blown by the wind” in random directions as they seek more and more gratification for the physical senses, ignoring their spirits in the process.

Mystery of the Stars

The mystery of the stars is really a reference to the Spiritual Sun. When people become materialistic, they do turn away from the Sun and look downward to the material things of lower dimensions.

I Must Depart

The author realizes that to stay in the fallen land of Egypt is not wise, since there is no way a small number of people can bring it back to it’s former spiritual greatness. As he says, it is possible that nations, like people, grow old and decay. Egypt was a very old civilization, and that might be what happened there. This may be similar to what happened to the once great civilization of Atlantis. From a materialistic viewpoint, it may have been a war or a plague that destroyed Atlantis (it did not sink into the sea), but this may have happened because their great spiritual civilization had descended into materialism and was no longer protected by God.

“O great city, O heart of Egypt, your habitations are overthrown and your sacred shrines lie buried beneath the sands of time. The dust of ages enwraps you, as a dead one is swathed within the tomb. Your temples still stand and ring with noise, but the solemn shrines are silent. They have become an abode for the wild dog and scorpion, and your roads are highways of wickedness.

“Behold, in the days long gone down into dust, the whirlwind came and earth poured out her wrathful breath, so that you were burnt. The evildoers were swept away by the waters, and the wicked ones were

swallowed up in the fires. The days of the years were shortened and the times of all things altered. The seasons were turned around, so that the seed rotted within the soil, and no green shoots came forth to greet the day. All buds withered upon the vines, the land lay dead under its grey shroud. The moon

changed the order of her ways, and the sun set himself a new course, so that men knew not where they were and all were afflicted. The stars swam in a new direction, and the whole order of things was changed. Yet, O Egypt, even from those days of calamity you emerged unbroken, your spirit intact,

your heart unshaken. What has happened to you, O land of mine?”

-The Kolbrin Bible (MAN:33:1-2)

Habitations Overthrown

It is unclear from this part of the Kolbrin Bible how habitations were overthrown, but it seems more likely that this is talking about a natural disaster rather than a war. Shrines lie buries because the great spiritual schools were shut down, probably by a corrupt, materialistic government. The writers of this part of the Kolbrin Bible are known to be Egyptian priests, but they may have written it while in another land, probably Greece.

Temples still Stand

The author is separating temples from shrines. Temples are probably the places approved by the corrupt government and attended by the general population who are not spiritual. Shrines are the ancient mystery schools that taught spiritual truth to a select few who were ready for such knowledge and would use it wisely.

Whirlwinds Came

This paragraph describes a great disaster. Besides whirlwinds, it says that wicked ones were “swallowed up in the fires”. It is unlikely that fires were able to distinguish evil people from good, but the author seems to be assuming only evil people still exist in Egypt. The additional information that follows tells us a lot more about exactly what kind of disaster we are talking about. We are told that the seasons were shortened and the seasons changed so that seeds rotted in the ground and buds withered on the vine. The movements of the moon and the sun changed, and stars moved in new directions.

There is only a few possible things that could have caused such changes:

• A large asteroid passing close to the Earth
• The Earth flipping over on its axis

Since the quote doesn’t mention a strange body approaching Earth, it is most likely that it was the Earth flipping over. Science tells us that this happened only once, and that millions of years ago, but the records of ancient civilizations indicate otherwise.

Heart Unshaken

The quote ends with a positive note. We are told that despite this great calamity, Egypt survived. Its population was probably greatly reduced, yet it survived. I think the reason the author added this positive statement is to remind all who read the quote that even in the greatest disasters, there is hope for the future.

“Odidef of Onekhefu found many scrolls from the olden times. The Inspector of Temples discovered writings from the days of the Wise Ones, many things from the past and utterances by Lords of the Kohar. He caused them to be copied and placed in the houses of record. Some were guarded from the eyes of men. The writings dedicated to the name of The Great God were sought out. Nekat, a scribe at Yano, wrote them down; they are set forth by his hand. They are not lost and will live when he and his sons and his son’s sons rest in Morningland. He will abide in Amentuth in peace.

“The physician must know the courses of the Watchers. He must know their times and their comings and goings. He must know the secret of the Lord of Forms and the way of the Guide of Souls. He must know who are the Owners of Forms and who are the Formless Ones.

He must know their abode. He must know the road and the four ways of entry. He must know the nature of the double power. He must be a master at drawing forth the spirit. He must know the outside of man, the things which flow over it. He must know the inside man, the substances which fill it. He must know the heart, the muscles that move out from it, controlling every action of the body.”

-The Kolbrin Bible (MAN:32:1-3)

Scrolls from the Olden Times

What the author considers the olden times is not clear, but we know that the writers of this chapter of the Kolbrin Bible are priests who came from Egypt and moved to some are to the north, probably Greece.

Writings of the Wise Ones

We can assume that these Wise Ones were the highest-level priests or teachers in the ancient temples of spiritual knowledge. As has been the tradition for thousands of years, only limited Spiritual Knowledge was ever put to writing. The most important knowledge was passed along orally from generation to generation.

They are not lost

The great teachings are not lost. They were, according to the author of this chapter of the Kolbrin Bible, will be kept safe until a future time when they can be understood again. Gene Savoy, Sr., brought much of that teaching back to us after much research and revelations. Yet, we have beentold that not everything has been revealed yet.

The Physician Must Know the Way of the Guide of Souls

While this may refer to one who heals physical ailments, I think it is primarily meant to mean one who cares for Spiritual illnesses, which is why the good physician must know the “way of the Guide of Souls”. He also must know who are the owners of forms and the formless ones. I think this line is considering forms to be physical in nature, although spiritual beings have forms also. So by that interpretation, God is the owner of the Formless ones, while the Demiurge is the owner of Forms. But even physical matter has some spirit in it, and now that we are in the End Times, it is gradually being changed back into its spiritual origin.

So study the writings of the Wise Ones, but also practice Spiritual Techniques. Studying alone isn’t enough.

Ramesseum – Egypt Tours Portal

 

“In the old books, it is said that the Old Motherland was ruled by the Queen of Light, who was supreme above all. The temple tales tell that the lesser gods came to dwell among mortals when the Mistress of Brightness ruled in Kelathi, that they were sheltered in temples, and priests were appointed to minister unto them. It is said that places of instruction were setup within the temples, but few men were taught the inner knowledge. It was rightly held that it would be a danger to those without wisdom, and it had

to be safeguarded. Is this not the tale told in the Book of Beginnings? It is said that Kelathi lay within the borders of Kahemu, but could it not have been the land of similar sounding name outward from Pontas beyond Godsland?

“Is it not said of both that they were engulfed in fire and water? In the Book of Beginnings, it is said: The generations passed, and a vast amount of knowledge and wisdom was accumulated and preserved in purity. It was the heritage of mankind, but though man had learned to cherish the

light of Truth and walk wisely with it, nevertheless then as now, false priesthoods flourished. They pandered to the carnal desires of the undeveloped and exploited the weaknesses of the ignorant. Their iniquity built up a vast weight of evil in the Netherworld, which projected itself into the material of Earth, so that the powers which upheld it became unstable. This caused all the southern part of the Old Land to sink down into heaving waters.”

-The Kolbrin Bible(MAN:31:7-8)

Queen of Light

Since this part of the Kolbrin Bible was written by ancient Egyptian Priests, we can assume “the Old Motherland” was Egypt. It is not clear who this “Queen of Light” was, but it makes sense that at a time when Egypt had many mystery schools, or temples, that they would be ruled by a person of Light. In other words, she was a very advanced spiritual person.

Lesser Gods

While the author calls these beings “lesser gods,” they were probably not gods at all, but highly advanced spiritual people.

Few Were Taught the Inner Knowledge

Just as Jesus taught basic moral teachings to the public and limited the advanced teachings to his apostles and deciples, the ancient mystery schools didn’t teach advanced spiritual knowledge to just anyone who asked. In most such schools, students were accepted on a trial basis for a period of two or three years. During that period, they were taught only the basics. At the end of the trial period, the teacher would decide if they should move on to more advanced teachings or not.

Book of Beginnings

This Book of beginnings seems to be both a book of spiritual knowledge as well as a book of the history of the mystery schools. A great amount of wisdom was accumulated and preserved. Whether it was preserved in books, or only shared orally is unclear, but it is known that these temples forbid writing down much of that knowledge, unless it was written in allegory to prevent the wrong kind of people from learning such knowledge.

False Priesthoods Flourished

We see much of this today. In fact, nearly all churches and religions today do not teach the spiritual truths at all. Some churches today don’t even teach spiritual development, but just moral and social rules for existing in the material world. While such teachings are useful, they do nothing for awakening and developing the Spirit.

“These writings are dedicated to The Great God Who is Eternal. May they live forever among things that survive to serve man. May they be an enlightening lesson and a warning to those who follow, for now a dark night of ignorance and fear overshadows the land. Your servant bows to Your will, O Great God Who is benevolent towards those who serve with purity of intent.

“We who remain loyal glorify You, not with mere words, for the time of hypocrisy has passed, but in our inmost thoughts and in our deeds. We remember You as the sun rises to Your glory in the morning and, as in the evening, it sets into Your peace. Teach us that there is joy in being Your servants. Keep us under Your protecting wing.

“Great Spirit Who made the Nile to flow, the great water, which never wearies or ceases from its journeying. Its movement is as everlasting as the wind. May the stream of my life be filled to overflowing with the waters of righteousness. Loose the shackles of wickedness, which hold me captive. Let not the string of my lute be broken while I play, and let not my labors be ended before their fulfilment. Though men hail me for a greater thing than any that has been done before, it will not be my memorial. Time will eat away my name, but let many mornings dawn on my waking, that I may complete the task entrusted to me. Remove the fears that lurk about me in the solitude. Cut off the bonds of affliction that bind me down. Let my spirit roam free. We who remain loyal know Your laws and the Great Law, which is as firm as the hills of immortality. In the days to come great songs will be sung unto You, even as they were sung in the days of old.

“The priests can no longer be held in restraint by Umotif, and dark days threaten us. It is a time of foreboding, yet there is peace throughout Kahemu. The state of men in high places is such that the beauty of Truth has to be concealed from them, lest they profane even her purity.”

-The Kolbrin Bible (MAN:31:1-4)

God is Eternal

Foolish people will ask, “Who created God?” or “What existed before God?” If you understand what God is and what the Realm of Spirit is, you would know those questions are foolish. No one created God. If some being did, that being would be greater than God. You can say that God is self-created. Likewise, nothing could exist before God, nothing could exist without God. God is the source of all creation. Even the fallen realm of matter was part of the spiritual realm created by God before the Demiurge altered it and changed it into matter.

We Glorify You

Those who remain faithful to the true spiritual teachings of the ancient Mystery Schools remain loyal to God and glorify God, never placing the Demiurge, or any other false god, ahead of the true God of Light and Spirit.

The Sun Rises to God’s Glory

While the author of this chapter of the Kolbrin Bible doesn’t say so, it should be clear that when he says “The sun rises to God’s glory, he is talking about the Spiritual Sun.

Loose the Shackles of Wickedness

At the time this was written, Egypt was under the control of evil and wicked leaders. We are seeing much of this in our world today, so we can empathise with the author asking God to help save those who serve God from the evil ones.

Let many Mornings Dawn on me

The author is asking God to give him a long life in the physical realm. He understands that the longer he lives here, the more he can help to achieve God’s Goals and spread the Truth and Wisdom of God to those who are ready to hear it.

Great Songs

In the coming Golden Age of Enlightenment, great songs will be sung to God, as the Powers of Light finally defeat the powers of darkness forever, and the dark realm of matter will become Spirit again. So glorify God, who is the only one who can save us.

“To Ohsirahes from your servant, Panubis; may The One God grant you long life and contentment. May Nebetnif be your everlasting joy. May strife ever depart before your shadow.

“Your servant writes with difficulty, for his heart has become small within him, and few are those whom he can entrust with tasks of importance. In considering the events occurring in the land, few are the words of assurance that can be written. Things do not get any better; from year to year they get worse.

“The secret writings remain with us, but they are lightly regarded by those who should cherish them. Few still walk in their light, and in all the land the right way of life is avoided. The path of righteousness is spurned; it is beyond the strength of men today. Here, at its heart, the land is

distressed. Better by far to dwell at the edge of the pool, where none but the strongest ripples reach, and they as no more than a slight disturbance.

“Men cry aloud with sorrowful hearts, for their lives are turned over. No longer are their institutions respected, and like wild dogs, man seeks to snatch the sustenance of man. Contentment and trust have departed; peace has gone, and hope is no more. Mornings come and men rise to greet them with anticipation of change, but this passes with the early mists and the sun goes down on despondency and despair. Your servant is heavy-laden with care; he is burdened with sorrow but adjusts his life to the times. Better by far would it be if he were many days journey away.

-The Kolbrin Bible (MAN:30:1-4)

May Strife Depart Before You

This is a great thing to say to anyone. We should not wish for strife or difficulties for anyone, even those who have earned it by their deeds, because if we wish such things on others, we are becoming hateful people ourselves. Instead, we should want that such people have a revelation and awaken to the truth.

Few Can Be Trusted

It is true now, and always has been, that few can be trusted with the truth. Not just basic truths about the world around us, but the Truth about God, and the power that resides in that truth. Those who have learned that Truth are always very careful about who they share it with. We are now living in a time where we see much darkness around us, and it will likely get worse before it gets better, so it is especially important not to give Divine Knowledge to those who would use it for evil.

The Secrets are Lightly Regarded

We see this today, especially in the United States, where being “woke” is considered evil and the government turns against anyone who is considered woke, even though many of those they considered woke are not really awakened in the spiritual sense. It is strange to consider that if these people are opposed to being awake, that means they prefer to be asleep and trapped in a kind of hypnotic trance where they are controlled by evil beings and forces.

Dwell at the Edge of the Pool

This line is allegorical. It means that we should try to dwell as far away from the centers of evil and darkness as possible. When that isn’t possible, we should at least visit such places regularly. Our sanctuary in Reno is well away from heavily populated areas for that reason.

Adjust to the Times

There was a time when holy people were respected and had little to fear from the general public. There have always been evil people around, but not like today. So to some degree, we need to adjust to the times by tolerating things that we shouldn’t accept and taking jobs that are not really good for people. In short, we may need to hide our spiritual nature to avoid persecution by the Dark Ones. But we should also continue to make every effort to bring more Light into the world to push away the darkness.