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It is not the operative qualities
with which this question is concerned, but rather the
speculative. Any man can be mundane; but the Mason stresses
the sesthetic, the moral qualities. To be specific,
a Mason;
1. Has to be a Man not only biologically
but possessed of a clear mind and cognisant of the responsibilities
manhood demands of him.
2. Has to be free thinking in deed
as well as fact. His thinking must be so channelled
as to be of benefit to his fellow-men.
3. Has to be well thought of by others.
His dealings and relationships with mankind should be
above reproach.
4. Has to believe in a Supreme Being,
for without such faith, he cannot give an inviolable,
a solemn, a binding word.
5. Has the strength of character actively
to practice, at all times, the Masonic tenets of brotherly
love, relief and truth along with temperance, fortitude,
prudence and justice.
6. Has the strength not to let interest,
favour or prejudice bias his integrity and thus avoid
being guilty of a dishonorable act.
7. Has the fortitude to keep inviolate
any and all obligations assumed in a rightful manner
and not those given in fear or extreme anger, which,
in moments of clarity, are proven to be wrongs against
humanity.
8. Has a meaningful concept of God's
strength and establishment.
9. Has a full and true understanding
of the senses of hearing, seeing and feeling and their
importance to a member of 'the carft'.
10. Has knowledge of the earthly and
Divine meaning of the letter "G" and how it
can be used to make for a better world.
11. Has a deep appreciation of the
greater value of the inner man over and against the
hollow values of the accouterments of the outer man.
12. Has a deep and thorough understanding
of the meaning and application of friendship, morality
and brotherly love.
13. Has the strength of will to bow
to his Creator and seek Divine guidance and help in
ways to foster good to and for his fellow men.
14. Has the ability to follow the rules
of law and order laid down by man as well as those given
us b Divine inspiration.
15. Has a thorough understanding of
the meaning of charity as determiner by human decency
and kindness.
16. Has an acute sense of high moral
values and will not personally on permit others, if
he can prevent it, to do such acts as are bestial irnature.
17. Has a feeling of communion with
God and will pray in thanks-giving and praise as well
as in a time of need.
18. Has respect for all men based on
their inner qualities and not because of their material
wealth, religion, ethnic origin, politics or social
status.
19. Has to exemplify the highest attributes
of charity monetarily, religiously, socially, ethnically
and intellectually, thus achieving total report with
man and God.
20. Has the dedication so to practice
his Masonic beliefs as to bring respect and honour to
the Fraternity from all who come in contact with him,
for each Mason can be such a man within whom is God,
the Author of All Good.
21. Has come to the full realisation
that he must comport himself as a man who has learned
to walk the earth with dignity.
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