Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura writes in Harinama Cintamani that if we do not awaken faith, and through nama initiation we are given the holy name, we will inevitably commit offenses to the Lord’s holy name. Giving intiation to someone who does not possess faith is like giving fancy clothes to a monkey; it will simply rip them up. So, have faith in chanting the holy name and understand its value. Don’t see initiation as a way to gain prestige. Don’t look for recognition as a Vaisnava. If you seek recognition, you will soon want people to serve you. And you will think you don’t have to worry about whatever bad reputation you had in the past, because now you are in a perfect position for your own enjoyment. Such a mentality means that you want to engage the holy name in your own service. It means you have no appreciation for the real value of the holy name—that it can take you to the transcendental platform and establish you in your eternal relationship with Krishna.
(LFD, Vol2, Faith—The Price for the Holy Name, Pg 93, 2nd paragraph)