What I Believe ... Freemasonry, Eastern Star, and other similar fraternal organizations typically present themselves as helpful organizations to local communities. Further, faith in God seems to be encouraged. However, a closer investigation reveals that membership requires acceptance of the belief in the existence of a Supreme Being that includes the gods of Islam, Hinduism, or other religions. As such, a person who joins or is a member of these organizations accepts a belief in God that is directly opposed to the clear teachings of the Bible (You must not have any other god but me. -- Exodus 20:3); But you are my witnesses, O Israel! says the Lord. You are my servant. You have been chosen to know me, believe in me, and understand that I alone am God. There is no other God -- there never has been, and there never will be. (Isaiah 43:10). Freemasonry refers to its god as the Great Architect of the Universe. Why? It is a universal term that covers all gods. So, if a Freemason prays to Allah and if one prays to the Hindu God Vishnu, they are covered. Look at what Paul said to the Corinthians,No, not at all. I am saying that these sacrifices are offered to demons, not to God. And I dont want you to participate with demons. You cannot drink from the cup of the Lord and from the cup of demons, too. You cannot eat at the Lords Table and at the table of demons, too. What? Do we dare to rouse the Lords jealousy? Do you think we are stronger than he is? (1 Corinthians 10:20-22). Other areas of the Masonic Lodge tradition also stand in contrast with Christian teachings. For example: Salvation: The Bible is clear that salvation is a free gift of faith received by grace through faith, apart from works (Ephesians 21:8, 9; John 3:16). Masons teach that a person can go to heaven as the result of a persons good works. The Bible: The books of the Bible are considered the inspired revelation of God to humans (All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. -- 2 Timothy 3:16, 17). Jesus Himself referred to the existing Scriptures of His time as from God (Matthew 5:17, 18). Mason teachings, in contrast, consider the Bible one of many sacred books (called Volumes of Sacred Law) that hold equal importance. God: The Bible presents God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as one God in three Persons. Besides Him there is no other god (Isaiah 43:10). In contrast, the Mason view of God is a god who is a general being inclusive of all deities. Called the Nameless one of a hundred names, this view of God represents a multi-god worldview incompatible with biblical Christianity. Further, in Masonic teachings Jesus is only one of many spiritual leaders rather than the only Son of God. Masonic teachings deny and contradict the clear teachings of Scripture on numerous essential teachings. Ill have more on this in another posting. God bless you, Pastor Gary
Posted on: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:04:13 +0000
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