Masonry is a wonderful thing, but the best way to understand it is to become involved in it. The various officers' roles each have symbolic meaning, as well as actual duties. For example, the Tyler not only guards the entrance to the Lodge room, but also reminds us of the need to guard ourselves in our personal lives from undue outside influences.
I can show someone how to shape a stone with a hammer and chisel, but unless they pick up the tools and try, they will never cut one block, let alone erect a Temple.
It falls upon us, the Brethren with experience and knowledge, to help teach those who wish to learn and grow. We cannot do it by direction, but by involving them and letting them learn by doing. Let us remember this little tidbit that came by me today:
"I want some Masonic work to do!" announced the newly raised Master Mason. "I don't think I should be a member of this great fraternity and stand around idle."
I can show someone how to shape a stone with a hammer and chisel, but unless they pick up the tools and try, they will never cut one block, let alone erect a Temple.
It falls upon us, the Brethren with experience and knowledge, to help teach those who wish to learn and grow. We cannot do it by direction, but by involving them and letting them learn by doing. Let us remember this little tidbit that came by me today:
"I want some Masonic work to do!" announced the newly raised Master Mason. "I don't think I should be a member of this great fraternity and stand around idle."
"That is very praiseworthy," responded the Old Past Master. "What would you like to do?"
"Tell me and I will forget. Show me and I may remember.
Involve me and I will understand"
Involve me and I will understand"
Confucius; 450 BC ♦
Wisdom finds its way to us in many ways...
Wisdom finds its way to us in many ways...
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