JMartinez
Registered User
Brethren, election time is just around the corner. I have been a master mason for so short a time compared to most (3-4 years). I am an officer in my lodge. I have noticed however that their are many ambitious men who want nothing more than to go into the east. Personally I think it is great that brethren devote so much time and effort to the craft and to the lodge. However I think elections cause a lot of "plotting" and "drama" in the lodge. I just want to ask... who has the power to take your lodge in a certain direction? who has the power to change things in your lodge? etc. The answer is...YOU. The BRETHREN. The members of the lodge. The purpose of the worshipful master is to maintain order in the lodge, he is the voice of wisdom and moderation. The lodge is no place for tyranny. I am sure we all know that the seats in a court room are situated similar to the lodge room. The judge is the "wm" of the court room, who's job it is to make sure the trail runs smoothly, because the trail can run its self. just like the lodge will run itself. There is no point for drama in the lodge. Brothers ambition is a good trait kept in moderation. We as a fraternity need to stand united against all the turmoil and obstacles we face all over the world. "United we stand, divided we fall". The masonic lodge is a "safe haven" of love, peace, prosperity, and equality.