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The Test
Author Unknown
Several years ago, the story is told of a Mason who
always wore his Masonic ring and lapel pin when in
public.
On some occasions, he rode the bus from his home to
the downtown area. On one such trip, when he sat
down, he discovered the driver had accidentally given
him a quarter too much change.
As he considered what to do, he thought to himself,
"You'd better give the quarter back. It would be wrong
to keep it." Then he thought, "Oh, forget it, it's only a
quarter; who would worry about this little amount."
Anyway, the transit company gets too much fare; they
will never miss it. Accept it as a 'gift from God' and
keep quiet.
When his stop came, he paused momentarily at the
door, and then he handed the quarter to the driver and
said, "Here, you gave me too much change."
The driver with a smile replied, "I noticed your Masonic
ring and lapel pin. I have been thinking lately about
asking a Mason how to join. I just wanted to see what
you would do if I gave you too much change. You
passed the test. Can you tell me how to become a
Mason?"
When the Mason stepped off the bus, he said a silent
prayer "Oh God, Grand Architect of the Universe, I
almost sold you and my beloved Masons out for a mere
quarter."
Our actions are the only Masonic creed some will ever
see. This is a really almost scary example of how
people watch us as Masons and may put us to the test
even without us realizing it! Always be diligent,
whether it be at the theater, restaurant, grocery, service
station or just driving in traffic.
Remember, whether it is a lapel pin, a ring, or an
emblem on the car, you carry the name of our great
fraternity on your shoulders whenever you call yourself
a Mason. You never can tell who might be watching.
“So Mote It Be”
Fraternally,
Jack E. Gibbs
Chaplain
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