'The Three Degrees of Masonry'

[JBeukema]

I liked this opening. It expresses a universal truth. You can substitute 'Masonic knowledge' with 'biblical knowledge', 'knowledge of god', or 'education' and Masonic degree with rank in any given institution or any given social recognitions and awards and the fundamental truth remains true:

A Man’s Masonic stature is not to be measured by the number of degrees he has or the offices he has held. The titles by which he is addressed may be high sounding; the regalia he wears may be rich and gaudy, but neither means anything if they adorn a man whose spiritual stature has not increased as he advanced in Masonic knowledge.

Indeed, I'd say many of the statements and observations made in the article hold true from many organizations, orders, and oaths- both sacred and secular.

For those interested, the piece can be read in full here