It is my opinion that every man, more especially every Mason has or should have a personal unique project they are or should be working on.....that of improving themselves. The second sentence of the First Degree Lecture tells us "That before his entrance into the sacred precincts of the Lodge, every candidate is informed that Freemaso…
It is my opinion that every man, more especially every Mason has or should have a personal unique project they are or should be working on.....that of improving themselves. The second sentence of the First Degree Lecture tells us "That before his entrance into the sacred precincts of the Lodge, every candidate is informed that Freemasonry consists of a course of symbolic and Moral instruction." I would suggest that application of that instruction outside of the Lodge is also an important part of Freemasonry.
I feel that we should focus on giving instruction on what every Mason can directly apply to his personal unique project. I feel too much is focused on whence Freemasonry originated, history and other topics which can't be changed. I accept that no one knows for sure.
Knowledge which can't be used is useless in my opinion and as a result many go away dissatisfied. If we can give a Brother something which benefits him directly we can change, I have to go to Lodge tonight" to "I can't wait to go to Lodge tonight."
It is my opinion that every man, more especially every Mason has or should have a personal unique project they are or should be working on.....that of improving themselves. The second sentence of the First Degree Lecture tells us "That before his entrance into the sacred precincts of the Lodge, every candidate is informed that Freemasonry consists of a course of symbolic and Moral instruction." I would suggest that application of that instruction outside of the Lodge is also an important part of Freemasonry.
I feel that we should focus on giving instruction on what every Mason can directly apply to his personal unique project. I feel too much is focused on whence Freemasonry originated, history and other topics which can't be changed. I accept that no one knows for sure.
Knowledge which can't be used is useless in my opinion and as a result many go away dissatisfied. If we can give a Brother something which benefits him directly we can change, I have to go to Lodge tonight" to "I can't wait to go to Lodge tonight."