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Freemasonry and the Claim to Religious Compatibility

Today's question is, what is Freemasonry, and what do Freemasons believe? In this video I'll answer that question from a biblical perspective. Then afterwards, as always, I'll share some helpful resources, so stick around until the.

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Freemasonry, Eastern Star, and other similar secret organizations seem to be harmless fellowship gatherings. Many of them appear to promote belief in God. However, Freemasonry, also sometimes called the Craft, does not have belief in the one true God in view.

Rather, each man must, quote, act with courage, fidelity, and devotion to his God, end quote. Freemasonry teaches the existence of a supreme being, whoever that may be—the god of Islam, Hinduism, or any other religion will do.

Salvation from Sin and the Exclusivity of Christ

The unbiblical beliefs of Masonry are particularly hidden by a supposed compatibility with the Christian faith. The following is a comparison of what the Bible says with what Freemasonry teaches. Salvation from Sin—The Bible's View.

Jesus became the sinner's sacrifice before God when He shed His blood and died as the payment for the sins of all those who believe. Freemasonry teaches the very process of joining a lodge requires apprentices to ignore the exclusivity of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Freemasonry focuses on good works in the pursuit of personal self-improvement, quote,. By returning to lodge, witnessing the degrees, and becoming an active part of the Masonic community, a man can build himself into a better man, end quote.

The Bible as the Sole Word of God

The View of the Bible—The Bible's View. The Bible is the Word of God. It is God-breathed and authoritative in all areas of life. Freemasonry teaches the Bible is only one of seven commonly used volumes of sacred law, all of which are deemed equally important, quote,.

The holy book of any religion may be used as a V .S .L., provided that it teaches and its adherents believe in a supreme being, end quote. The Bible is an important book, but only as far as those members who claim to be Christians are concerned.

The Bible is not considered to be the exclusive Word of God or God's sole revelation of Himself. The Doctrine of God—The Bible's View. There is only one God. To worship other gods or to call upon other deities is idolatry.

Idolatry, the One True God, and Masonic Universalism

Paul spoke of idolatry as a heinous sin, and John said that idolaters will perish in hell. Freemasonry teaches all members must believe in a deity. Different religions acknowledge the same God, but they call Him different names.

Freemasonry invites people of all faiths, even if they use different names for the, quote, nameless one of a hundred names, end quote. They are praying to the one God and Father of all. Manly Hall, a 33rd-degree mason, wrote, quote,.

The true mason is not creed-bound. He realizes with the divine illumination of his lodge that as a mason his religion must be universal. Christ, Buddha, or Muhammad, the name means little, for he recognizes only the light and not the bearer, end quote.

Jesus, the Trinity, and the Rejection of Exclusivity

The Doctrine of Jesus and the Trinity—The Bible's View. Jesus is God in human form. Jesus is the second person of the Trinity. He is fully human and fully divine. Christians should pray in Jesus' name and proclaim Him before others.

Freemasonry teaches there is no exclusivity in Jesus Christ or the triune God, who is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus is equated to persons in pagan religions, quote,. The Hindus call Him Krishna, the Chinese QNC, the Persians Soshyosh, the Chaldeans Duovani, the Egyptians Horus, Plato, Love, the Scandinavians Baldur, the Christians Jesus, Masons Hiram, end quote.

Human Nature, Sin, and the Masonic Path of Self-Improvement

Human Nature and Sin—The Bible's View. All humans are born with a sinful nature and need a Savior from sin. Because of the Fall, humanity has within itself no capacity for moral perfection. Freemasonry teaches, through symbols and emblems, masons teach that a man is not sinful but in a process of self-improvement.

As Deputy Grandmaster R .W. Donald Gardner Hicks, Jr. said, quote,. The lesson we teach is that the rough ashlar, a rough-cut stone, represents ourselves, rude and imperfect by nature, but that the perfect ashlar, a stone with smooth sides and square edges, is that state of perfection at which we hope to attain by virtuous education, our own endeavors, and the blessing of God, end quote.

Human beings possess the ability of moving from imperfection towards total perfection. When a Christian takes the oath of Freemasonry, he is swearing to the following doctrines that God has pronounced false.

First, salvation can be gained by man's good works. Second, Jesus is just one of many equally wise prophets. Third, he approaches the lodge in spiritual darkness and ignorance. The Bible says Christians are children of light.

Fourth, the great or grand architect of the universe is representative of all gods in all religions. By swearing the Masonic oath and participating in the rituals of the lodge, Christians are perpetuating a false gospel.

Even if the Christian Mason knows the truth and believes in Christ, other lodge members are trusting in Freemasonry's plan of salvation to get to heaven. By his membership in a syncretistic organization, the Christian has severely compromised his.

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Why Christians Should Not Join Freemasonry

Masonry contradicts the clear teaching of Scripture on numerous issues. As a result, a Christian should not be a member of any organization that has any connection with Freemasonry. For more information, we recommend the resources available from ExMasons for Jesus.

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