Lodge of Perfection

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	4th: Secret Master This degree investigates the concept of dut= y. To a Mason, duty embraces an obligation to take an interest in the problems of his environment, learn the social problems of his community, country, and even the World; and try to contribute solutions to these problems.
	5th: Perfect Master The moral teaching of this degree is that we live in peace with our own conscience and are honored by good people when= we perform our duties honestly and diligently. When honesty, diligence, justice, and brotherhood do not exist, freedom and independence are meaningless. Masonry values man as a person.
	6th: Confidential Secr= etary The principle lesson of this degree is that decisions should not be made only on appearances. To be curious is a good quality when directed toward the examination of social miseries, the= ir reasons, and how they can be eliminated. A Mason should not remain detached from the world around him; he should not be an indifferent perso= n. To keep and restore peace, he must be involved in the events of his world. It is the duty of a Mason to provide that men live in peace = and harmony.
	7th: Provost and Judge= A law voluntarily accepted by a community should be a kind of lifestyle for the individuals comprising that communi= ty, and justice must always be observed. For a law to be considered as being accepted voluntarily, it should have been freely examined, discussed and voted by the people. A man who is not free cannot be considered= as being just, and the unjust cannot be considered as being free. Maso= nry teaches man to avoid evil behavior and to not do injustice to others.
	8th: Intendant of the = Building This degree investigates the necessity of acting on what we learn; and that we should freely transmit our knowledge= to others. The strength of the Temple depends on both hard work and ownership. When a man attains a title= or position based on his own earning of it, he becomes both knowing and free= ; he is not indebted to anyone, his reward is attained by his own qualities and diligence. Masonry believes that balance and Brotherhood is establi= shed and maintained between the two principles of work and charity.
	9th: Elu of the Nine Fear and ignorance are the two major enemies which enslave men. It is important that we do not become slaves of = certain ideas; that we have the power to fight against ignorance and intolerance = for the sake of civilization and our own intellectual freedom. It is our duty to morally raise our own conscience, to enlighten our souls and mind= s so that we may actively participate in instructing and enlightening others.<= o:p>
	10th: Elu of the Fifte= en Masons will always be opposed to ignorance, fanaticism, and tyranny. While it is our duty to continuously fight against these oppressive forces, we must ourselves be educated, tolerant,= and open to freedom of thought. The war against fanaticism and terroris= m is won with education and enlightenment.
	11th: Elu of the Twelv= e This degree emphasizes that life is a school for moral and spiritual training; that the entire lesson is a course in virtue, happiness, and a future existence. As Masons, we are to view ourselves and the entire human race as one great family. We are a champion of the people. Our work is never done, and our examples in life must be such that no man will have cause to repent because he has re= lied on our resolve, our profession, or our word.
	12th: Master Architect= This degree forces the Mason to consider the problems of his social life; that the life we have and the world we live = in are what we make them by our own social character, by our ability to adap= t to our fellows, our relationships, and our circumstances. It is import= ant that we gain wisdom so that we may add dignity to the human race.
	13th: Royal Arch of So= lomon Men must find the truth within the caverns = of their own conscience. There is one great arch, or bridge, which mak= es the passage achievable, and allows us to master our own vices and passion= s. That bridge is the will of God. By seeking knowledge and moral character and being guided by faith and reason, the Mason will know how to combine science and religion, philosophy and theology; and recognize that these notions do not contradict each other, but form a harmonious whole.<= o:p>
	14th: Perfect Elu This degree is considered the Degree of Perfection and is the most mysterious of all. In it, the Mason finds the meaning of the concept of Deity in his own conscience, and thus opens= for himself the gate to true knowledge. Knowledge has two sources. One is human and is obtained by intelligence and labor. The o= ther is divine and revealed only to those who have prepared themselves well. Until these two sources are united, one cannot be perfect. Bu= t to the Mason who truly becomes a Perfect Elu, he will recognize no frontiers= in this life.

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