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During the rite of initiation, the candidate could be taught certain “higher teachings” which were reserved only for members who were deemed ready and worthy to receive them.

There goes that 'no respecter of persons' thing!

Extra-scriptural higher teachings are mentioned by several early Christian bishops and apologists. For example, Clement of Alexandria (A.D. 150-215), a prominent theologian in the early church and head of the Christian academy in Alexandria, stated that these higher teachings were not included in Christ’s public preaching but were transmitted UNWRITTEN by the apostles and were given only to church members who were qualified to receive them (MaGill 47). Clement declared that these sacred teachings were the key to entering into the “highest sphere” of heaven (MaGill 47).

Like the KFD, this reference is NOT scripture!

It has NEVER been practiced by the Church!

LOL! You spent the majority of this thread, upwards of a couple dozen posts asking where it’s written that we get the temple ceremony from. I post an early Christian theologian, Clement of Alexandria, who verifies that the higher mysteries were NOT written down as scriptural, but kept hidden from the uninitiated public, and you response is that you don't’ accept it because it’s not scripture.

We, sir, are at a very funny impasse.

Good morning! You finally have your answer, but I expect you to keep asking the question. Don't expect another answer.