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Among millions of Masons, for hundreds of years, it
was not lawful to invite a friend to apply for
membership. Our code of conduct prevented it. Thus, no
faithful Mason could invite you to join. Hence, to be
one, you have to ask one.
You must first ask yourself if you're suitably prepared
to enter the "gentle craft of Masonry" . . . to become a
brother in the world's most exclusive fraternal order.
Few men are intellectually or spiritually prepared to
understand or appreciate even the most apparent meanings
of Masonry.
Do you reflect on the nature of man's purpose in life
and will you make obligations to God, your family, and
yourself?
If such ethical and moral questions hold little interest
for you, then you will gain little benefit from the
teachings of the Craft. But if you seek a more
meaningful quality of life - and the spirit of charity
and good fellowship which flow from it - then
Freemasonry has much to offer.
We want the world to know what we believe, how we act,
and what we do . . . and, then, should you become a
Mason, we want you to be proud of our Fraternity and to
participate in our work. Only those who desire
membership because of their favorable impression of us
should seek a petition to join. |
