“The immutable law of God requires, that besides respecting the absolute rights of others, and being merely just, we should do good, be charitable, and obey the dictates of the generous and noble sentiments of the soul. Charity is a law, because our conscience is not satisfied nor at ease if we have not relieved the suffering, the distressed, and the destitute. It is to give that which he to whom you give has no right to take or demand. To be charitable is obligatory on us.” This quote from Morals and Dogma by Brother Albert Pike is one of the great truths of Masonry and should be a daily part of the Master Mason’s life.
Today I had the honor and privilege to put charity into action at the First Baptist Church in Micro to aid and assist those who are in distress from the Tornado’s that swept through our state on the 16th of April. There is so much devastation and pain in the aftermath that every Mason in the affected areas should find no challenge in finding ways to practice charity. There are so many ways to give back to our fellow man and it can range from giving blood, volunteering time with the Red Cross at shelters or at Food Banks, donating items such as food and clothing, helping victims clean up debris from the storms, or just offering a kind word to those who need it. This is a great opportunity to put into practice some of the moral lessons that we as Masons have learned and to show that Masonry has indeed taken a good man and made him better. Please keep the victims of these storms in your prayers and take the opportunity to practice charity to help our fellow man as much and as often as you can.
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