Bremerton Lodge #117 : Trestleboard

Supervising to the model
(5/12/2010)

The philosophy of Freemasonry relies on Allegorical symbols because of the limitations of language. A true understanding of the nature of man, our duty to God and place in the Universe require a long term commitment of study. In embracing the tenets of Freemasonry and practicing "Brotherly Love" we will receive, proportionate to our ability to understand, deep mystic revelations regarding the nature of the universe.

The development of our Masonic Mind is a mystic journey exploring the collective consciousness of Freemasonry; appreciating the noblest of human qualities and virtues and the soul's affinity for the ideal love of God's perfection of man. Freemasonry renews this knowledge from generation to generation, connecting us through time, until Love and God are understood and accepted as "all beings are united".

How do we live as Freemasons? The basic concept is that we should supervise in direct reference to the model. As we live our lives and "Supervise to the Model" we might ask in any given situation "What would a freemason do? "Or "What is the proper Masonic conduct?

The power of Freemasonry has not yet been realized by the world. To have hope for the world must mean that the best of mankind is yet to come. There are more revelations to have, more beauty to create, more ways to share, to care, to uplift and heal. How can we live within the Commandments, raise our families, nurture the earth, have clean air, water and healthy lives? To learn, to subdue our selfish desires and improve ourselves means that we will create a future renaissance of human consciousness that "greens" the world, ensures that we understand God's plan, and our nature in it.

If we have a belief structure that we have chosen to adopt and hold dear, a big part of our lives should go through the filters of Masonic thought and be informed by it. Inform your choices, your outlook and perspective on how you make choices by learning about the diverse aspects of Freemasonry. Go to lodge, hang out with people that bring up and work hard to do the same for them. Learn the ritual, the lectures, the history and the law. Freemasonry is about building that spiritual temple; this is not a passive process but requires commitment and hard work. While we may be dismayed by having expectations of other people, let us not be afraid to have expectations of ourselves.

Sincerely,

Jeffery Parham

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