Relief is the flower that stems from the root of Brotherly Love. Since we are all brothers, it is our obligation to provide relief for the distress of another brother. This relief may take the form of monetary assistance, but more often it is exemplified in other ways. If a brother is in need, we will extend to him the hand of friendship and Brotherly Love. We will assist him in his endeavors, lending support where needed, and offering good counsel when necessary.
Truth is a two-fold idea.
On the one hand it means being honest and forthright in all our doings. Thus, Masonry takes a good man and makes him a better man by inculcating universal moral principles that teach him the value of integrity, good citizenship, charity, fidelity, and so on. The concept of Truth also refers to the search for what Freemasonry calls Light. In order to better ourselves as individuals, it is necessary to search for knowledge, transforming the rough, uncut stone into the perfect stone which is then fit to be used by the Mason in his work. The subject of Freemasonry has captured the imagination of scholars, historians, and history buffs for hundreds of years.