He supports its laws and authority when both are just and equitably applied. We uphold and maintain the principals of good government, and oppose every influence that would divide it in a degrading manner. We believe in a certain reverence for living things, a tenderness toward people who suffer. A loving kindness for our fellowman, and a desire to do right because it is right. Masonry teaches that although all men are fallible and capable of much wrong, when they discover the goodness of the heart, they have found the true essence of virtue.
Masonry helps men see their potential for deep goodness and virtue.
Masons see brotherhood as a form of wisdom, a sort of bond that holds men together - a private friendship that tells us we owe it to each other to be just in our dealings and refuse to speak evil of each other. Masons believe a man should maintain a good attitude of good will, and promote unity and harmony in his relations with one another, his family, and his community. Masons call this way of life believing in the Brotherhood of Man . It really means that every Mason makes it his duty to follow the Golden Rule. This is why Masonry has been called one of the greatest forces for good in the world.