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References: WISDOM
1 Montana Masonic Code §28020 Jack R. Levitt PGM(CA) #1,6 & 18
2 Montana Masonic Code §28030
3 “THE POWERS OF THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER” As Wisdom begins with wonder, have you
ever wondered at that portion of the opening
MSA Short Talk Bulletin - Vol.VII August, 1929 No.8 charge wherein we are told– “Wisdom dwells in
4 “ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER: MASONIC EDITION contemplation, there we must seek her.”
REVISED AND EDITED BY MICHAEL R. POLL” If so, have you taken any steps toward understanding
Second Edition, © 2005-2007 Cornerstone Book what it means? Your mere knowledge of the words
Publishers. (Used with permission.) would only mean you can recite the charge, but your
5 Montana Masonic Code §32010 understanding of the words can only be acquired if
6 Montana Masonic Code §32020 you contemplate the meaning.
7 Montana Masonic Code §32030
To understand our ritual it is necessary to realize
that it is Wisdom and not just knowledge that accords
us the ability to understand and apply to our every-
day lives the principles of our Craft.
50 Years Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. You, for
Elbert Fazenbaker instance, might have the knowledge that a tomato is a
fruit, but it takes wisdom for you not to put it in a fruit
salad. For a Masonic example: While you may have
knowledge of that portion of the ritual which suggests
that our duty is not to be better than our brethren, but
to be better than ourselves, has it occurred to you that
it includes meaning we must exercise forbearance
under provocation and always show tolerance, even
to those who err against us. Or that it means that we
must keep on the right course despite condemnation
or derision or misunderstanding?
Wisdom can never be achieved merely by listening
to oral explanations or lectures or reading books. You
must go on a path of personal practice and experience
to open up, by interpretation and understanding, the
hidden mysteries of the Craft.
WM Paul Martello, Helena Lodge No. 3 To acquire Masonic Wisdom you must be a
presenting the Montana 50 Year Award to Elbert diligent thinker. You must study and contemplate the
C. Fazenbaker meanings of Freemasonry’s symbols and allegories.
When you do, you will help fulfill our Craft’s mission
by becoming wiser, better and consequently happier.
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