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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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