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12° - Master of Mercy

Scottish Rite, NMJ 12th Degree: Master of Mercy poster

STORYLINE

The 12th degree tells the story of Joseph, who forgives his brothers for selling him into slavery. This degree emphasizes faith in morality, virtue, and God. It teaches us to be optimistic and make the most of what life throws our way, viewing trials as blessings.

PHILOSOPHY

We are taught forgiveness, compassion, and Brotherly love.

CORE VALUES

Justice & Integrity

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The Lodge of Perfection Degrees

The Lodge of Perfection is where a Scottish Rite Mason’s journey begins. This body confers the 4th through the 14th degrees. These degrees investigate and contemplate spirituality, and also amplify the Hiramic Legend and lessons from the Biblical era.

The Lodge of Perfection degrees are often referred to as “ineffable” degrees because they focus on the ineffable, or unutterable, name of God. Members will also see many references back to the three symbolic degrees of the Blue Lodge. The degrees in this first body are meant to amplify the core Masonic teachings and apply them to practical, everyday situations.

The name of the Lodge of Perfection refers to the belief of Scottish Rite Masons that while they know they are not perfect, there is a path to perfection. One of the key moral teachings in this body is that men must persevere and overcome difficulties in their progress toward perfection.

What is the Lodge of Perfection?

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