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Masonic Light
In reference to the Bible verse " Amos 7:8" - Plumbline - (The tool of operative Masonry used to form and regulate a perfect perpendicular in erecting walls is employed in Speculative Masonry as a symbol of justice and uprightness in our dealings with our fellowmen. Divine truth is the Plumbline in the erection of a moral and spiritual edifice.) **************************************** In reference to the Bible verse "1 Kings 2:3 - Charge - Among the most beautiful and forceful features of the work of Masonry are the solemn and exacting charges given to the candidate as he advances from one degree to another. **************************************************** In reference to the Bible verse "John 8:12" - "Light" - In it's symbolic meaning, throughout the ritual and work of freemasonry, light is the symbol of knowledge, and just as God spoke into existence physical light, so He is the original source of all true knowledge. The great light of Masonry is His inspired word. Masons are pledged to strive after more and more light as life goes on and should seek above all things eternal.
*********************************************************** In reference to Bible verse "1Timmothy 5:13" - Busybodies / Meddling persons. The principles and tenets of Freemasonry forbid every form of whispering, tale bearing, gossiping, and slander. There are certain bonds and obligations in Freemasonry which are fulfilled only in the spirit of Brotherhood" *************************************************************************** In reference to Bible verse : "Hebrew 6:19" - Anchor - An emblem of hope of the soul in it's trust in God in the mist of the storms of temptation, affliction, and persecution.
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