Practices to Learn and Live By

(Presented by R. W. Bro. Leonard G. Bedford – Prince Edward District Deputy Grand Master at the Banquet at The Belleville Temple Lodge # 123)

The three degrees in Masonry teach lessons about events and practices that are important for an individual to learn and live by in their everyday lives. I feel it is important that we share those lessons and ideals with our friends and neighbours and encourage them, through our actions that we live by the standard of conduct we as Masons have learned and chosen to live by.

I read some time ago a few reasons why men should become Masons, and I thought this might be a good time to share those with you. They inspired me to think about why I became a Mason and I am sure you could probably come up with many more:

• Masonry is a place to spend time with good men who will want you to become a better man.
• Masonry is a place where moral virtue is taught and is respected as the cornerstone of life.
• Masonry is a place where the creative and spiritual growth of every member can rise to its fullest potential.
• Masonry is a place to become better prepared for service to your family.