A Brother Asks: Truth's Role in Freemasonry

 

A Brother Asks: To what extent does the concept of "truth" play a role in Freemasonry?

 

Coach: It's one of many core concepts found within Freemasonic Ritual. This specific concept crucial in that it must be employed by those who follow the Masonic Path to accomplish a Mason's Primary Mission - To erect his spiritual building.

 

Without the employment of truth, a Mason's Primary Mission cannot be accomplished.

 

Brother: What methods are employed within the organization to promote and seek after it?

 

Coach: The only methods that are employed by the organization are:

1. A Reminder within Ritual:
   
   Be TRUE to your Word, or suffer the natural consequences. 
   This is conveyed symbolically!
   
   
2. A Reference within Ritual:
   
   It is One of Three Tenets.
   This is conveyed directly!
   
   
3. A Path Laid Out by Ritual to Find It:
   
   Study Grammar, Logic, & Rhetoric
   This tasking is conveyed directly!
   
   
4. An Empowerment:
   
   All members are Charged to correct their Brothers (and for their Brothers to correct them) when in error.
   This tasking is conveyed directly!
   

This all being said, the task to remain faithful to this concept is still up to each member.  No one within the organization will force members to seek it or employ it in their lives; although members are charged to have them face the consequences for not seeking and employing it.