32. Any Kind Of Excess Is Off The Table
If you become a freemason, some areas of your life may need to change. So, if you enjoy a few drinks in your leisure time, that’s OK – but more than a few risk compromising freemasonry’s basic temperance virtue. Of course, it will be thwarted if illegal substances are abused.
31. Don’t Take Advantage Of The Group
A freemason named Michael told the BBC in 2018 that this group is not intended to exert undue influence over you. “We come from all walks of life and professions,” he added, “but it all comes together to form a network.” The network, however, is not to be used for personal benefit. That is something they stress.”