FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR YOUNG MASONS
Often we hear criticism of a Mason, the recital of some act on the part of
a brother, which reflects upon the Craft as a whole.
For the most part, it seems to this writer that we are over-critical of our
brothers, but perhaps in this way we have maintained a standard of moral
excellence which is respected by almost the entire world, with the
exception of those who bow to the dictates of tyrannical leaders, political
or religious, and are not permitted to see any good in the Mason or
Masonry. In these cases the critic does not own his own soul, so there is
little that can be done except to offer pity.
However, many times, the young Mason will talk with a non-Mason, who is
always willing to go to great effort to explain "why he will not become a
Mason." His purpose is to confuse the candidate, or young Mason.
But note carefully. Generally, the person who makes such an effort to
discuss a subject of which he knows nothing, is one who cannot enter the
portals of our Institution. Many times he is the fellow who judges
according to standards which he cannot attain for himself.
Let us understand well that there are men in every community who represent
in their lives the ideals and principles of Masonry, but have never taken
the degrees of Masonry. These men, however, have the wisdom to refrain from
discussing the subject with which they are not conversant.
The best suggestion we can make to the young Mason is this- look around
you. Consider the character and lives of the men in your community who are
Masons. Many have known you since your childhood days. Discuss Masonry with
Masons.
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