By Brother Isaiah Coffey
Peace and blessings to all Divine Immortals
Magick has been equated with the act of being sinful, evil, sinister and ungodly even, however, nothing could be further from the Truth. Many are not aware that we use magick in some form or fashion during our daily lives. Prayer, itself, is even a form of magick. Anytime one calls for his surroundings, context or environment to change and to conform with a will and desire and invokes this change by means of a greater power… that, of itself, is a form of magick. [Reference – 1st definition] One will find this basic definition within countless esoteric literature. I did not construct this particular post to offend or to disrespect any one’s particular creed, doctrine or religion; I wrote this post for the exploration of awareness.
I do not subscribe to any religion or creed or particular “God” or theology and I hold no religion greater than the other; however, I do hold in authority the intention(s) of one’s heart; which is my empiricism. I have found that organized religions and their respective Volumes of Sacred Laws can only tell you about the Truth (God – whatever one will like to call it), but Truth must be directly experienced for oneself through ones own Soul. For me, personally, only then can true faith be established; One does that by learning how to go within oneself and connecting with your Higher Nature; in which ever exists in Oneness with Everything. In’lakech. I study the teachings of all faith traditions and utilize their Wisdom to further refine my character, essence, and nature as I continue to spiral upward in degrees towards perfection.
So, with this particular post, that I had originally drafted and sent to my lodge in 2007, it was inspired by a conversation that my lodge Brethren were having in regards to the occult topic of “black magick.” What does magick have to do with Freemasonry? Well, this is just a discovery, among others, that I have come along during my personal journey. Enjoy…
“G-d appeared to Solomon that night in a dream and said, ‘Solomon, ask for anything you want, and I will give it to you.’
Solomon answered:
LORD G-d, you were always loyal to my father David, and now you have made me king of Israel. I am supposed to rule these people, but there are as many of them as there are specks of dust on the ground. So keep the promise you made to my father and make me wise. Give me the knowledge I’ll need to be the king of this great nation of yours.
G-d replied:
Solomon, you could have asked me to make you rich or famous or to let you live a long time. Or you could have asked for your enemies to be destroyed. Instead, you asked for wisdom and knowledge to rule my people. So I will make you wise and intelligent. But I will also make you richer and more famous than any king before or after you.”
~ V.S.L. ~ I Kings 3:7-12
Solomon was the son of a shepherd, and a former Prince himself, who eventually became a King. But how many are aware that the stifled voice of history would also tell you that he was also a magician, or a sorcerer, better yet… an adept of the arts of black magick? Indeed, just like another by the name of Moses who was still practicing Kemetian magick while leading the Israelites out of Kemet (Egypt) under the direction of YHWH. There is a Volume of Sacred Law that possesses a particular book called “Numbers,” and within Chapter 21 one will find a description of the Nehushtan that Moses used to heal the Israelites who were bitten by snakes.
This is what a Nehushtan or Nehustan, also known as the Staff of Asclepius at left.
Now it can be seen as a symbol better known as the “Star of Life” for the medical services.
Some will say that they have also seen two entwined serpents, on a single staff, as a symbol for the medical profession (below).
This particular symbol that you may have seen is known as the Caduceus; which was the staff that belonged to Hermes. This traditional mistake has been carried on for centuries. The true and proper symbol would be the Staff of Asclepius, whose single staff and single serpent was and is the true and original sign of the medical profession. I do not want to engage in severe tangents. One may begin their research regarding these points and the history of why the Staff of Asclepius is the appropriate symbol for the medical profession ——> (HERE).
Returning to the topic at hand, some would imagine that after Solomon conversed with YHWH that he awoke with all knowledge and wisdom the very next day or maybe it was over the course of the next few days, months or years. We’re not certain as to how long it may have taken Solomon to achieve this level of intelligence, but an idea that we may all agree upon is that Solomon has been considered one of, if not, the wisest of men that had ever lived.
A question surrounding the enigma of Solomon’s mind: “How did Solomon gain this knowledge and wisdom?”
We know that he became full of wisdom, but what was the process or by what means or method did he achieve this state of being? It would appear that Solomon did leave the world a clue attesting as to how he gained his wisdom, but this clue was written in an encrypted fashion. This one small fragment of a clue can be found within the Testament of Solomon. [Reference] Before we start, I’d like to draw your attention and point out that as one begins to read this testament, you will see the term, that may be unfamiliar to most, ‘pseudepigraphic‘ within the introduction.
This particular term, which originates from the word ‘pseudepigrapha,‘ basically means that although the text states a particular individual as the author of the text, we cannot ascertain or prove 100% that the author (i.e. Solomon) really wrote the particular text; more than likely because we were not there physically to witness the alleged author (i.e. Solomon) scribe the account. Well if this be the case, then every Volume of Sacred Law should, can and will be considered as pseudepigraphic because no one “physically,” from this current day and age, has been able to witness any of the accounts scribed within the plethora of Volumes of Sacred Laws; unless, of course, you have accessed the Akashic Records (What’s the Akasha you might ask? More info – Akasha Records) which case I’ll have no disputes.
Personally, I thought it necessary to put the argument of the term ‘pseudepigraphic’ to rest before we begin this journey.
The Testament of Solomon – a book voted against at the Council of Nicea – deals with the construction of the Temple by Solomon and his workmen. It has been noted by archaeologists and theologians, at The Temple Institute, that the description of Solomon’s Temple was not of ordinary construction by any means. The work and dimensions of the Temple were extraordinary and according to the words of Solomon himself, all of the workmen that contributed to the extraordinary design were not ordinary men either — half of the workforce were demons summoned by our Order’s first legendary Grandmaster Solomon. These demons were controlled by a signet-ring that Solomon wore that bore a certain symbol. I’ll get to that particular symbol in a moment.
Over the summer months of 2007, I had a conversation with a Past Master and he had mentioned to me that he had read a book I believe to be entitled The Craft and It’s Symbols by Allen E. Roberts; but don’t quote me on that book. However, he stated that there were two plates (pictures) located in the back and that one of the plates looked malevolent in nature, and that the other plate was of an older gentleman with long hair and beard blowing in the wind. I then mentioned that in alchemy an older gentleman is normally equated with Father Time; even within our very own Craft, there can be found an older gentleman, or “Father Time,” playing in the hair of a Weeping Virgin.
The Brother stated that he was aware of this correlation, but these plates seemed to be “out of place” because the book did not expound on the plates at all and the sole topic of the book was in reference to King Solomon’s Temple. I began to wonder and I remember stating to the Brother that “…there has to be a correlation between the Temple and Time.”
A few weeks later, the same Past Master had given me a copy of a lecture and within this lecture can be found the following statements near the conclusion:
…even the word ‘temple’ meant time. King Solomon’s Temple was emblematic of one year or the time it takes the Earth to revolve around the sun is 365 and 1/4 day or 1 Earth year.
What is interesting to note is that a few scholars and religious historians, such as H. Van Dyke Parunak and Glen Taylor, have stated that the Temple of King Sol-Om-On was actually “constructed as a Sun Temple and was in harmony with the universe and solar calendar.” [Reference] According to a particular Volume of Sacred Law, we are told that Moses was instructed by YHWH to build a tabernacle and Moses was repeatedly warned to make sure he followed instructions precisely because the tabernacle represented heavenly realities.
Quick note: Interestingly, any quick search will show that the name of Solomon may be divided into three syllables:
- Sol – Sun (Latin)
- Om – Sun (Hindu)
- On – Sun (Arguments between Persian / Egyptian)
Some theologians have likened the tabernacle to a solar calendar because it was perfectly accurate, perfectly usable, and perfectly meaningful as it charted time by hour, day, month, and year. Many theologians would also agree that Solomon’s temple was a permanent and larger scale version of the portable tabernacle that Moses was instructed to build. So it would be safe to presume that Solomon’s temple was emblematic of a solar calendar, or of “time” itself; being that it was a larger version of the tabernacle of Moses. [Reference – pg 120]
I do not want to go to far into this tangent… so I’ll get back on course.
Within this particular Masonic book, that I had mentioned earlier, we have the topic discussion of King Solomon’s Temple, an alleged picture of Father Time and a picture of a malevolent entity. Now where could one possibly find demons, temples and the art of construction all wrapped up within the same content of material? You guessed it…
Demons + Temple (Time) = Testament of Solomon.
Now I’m sure that someone is assured that I’m reaching. Really? Well, if so, then explain this:
Gematria, as many may be aware, is the numerical value of letters. A = 1, B = 2, and C = 3 etc. If we were to gather a basic value of the terms we would have the summation of 141.
- Demons = 70
- Temple = 71
- 70 + 71 = 141
The number 141 really isn’t a number. When we look at it closely 141 we will notice that the number 4 is between two parallel lines.
As you and I both know, parallel is a term in Freemasonry, geometry and in everyday life that refers to a property in Euclidean Space of two or more lines or planes. We should also realize that between the parallel lines isn’t really the number 4 at all… it is actually the planetary symbol for Jupiter.
In case one doesn’t know the correlation between Solomon and Jupiter… it would be Solomon’s Pentacles of Jupiter. I’ve placed an image of each pentacle of Jupiter below with the descriptions that follow after the images (Figures 18 – 21). In Figure 18, notice the symbol of a seemingly Square and Compass, the geometric echoes of the two triangles at the top of the wheel, and the ancient symbol for a female womb. All of these symbols can be found within the layout of the Lodge; even the exterior design of the Pyramid of Khufu can be found within the layout as well, but that is another topic.
When you scroll down and view the Pentacles below, also take notice at the bottom of the wheel the three (3) parallel lines on the right side of the wheel. Here is a side note, remember when I stated that Solomon’s ring bore certain symbols?
Well, I would like to mention that it only takes two (2) parallel lines to form the Star of David on your Masonic ring and three (3) lines, which are polar opposite to a similar square and compass design, to form a pentalpha on your ring.
The importance of a pentalpha? Well it’s the symbol, according to the Testament, that was on the ring of Solomon to summon and control the various entities to build the Temple. Some state that he also used the Star of David, or Jewish Star, as a signet on a second ring to summon and control lesser demons to construct the Temple. However, below are the images for Solomon’s Pentacles of Jupiter:
Figure 18 — A Solomon Seal for acquiring treasure, improving, growing and succeeding in life. This Solomon Seal is composed of mystical characters of Jupiter. Around it are the names of the angels: Netoniel, Devecia, Tzedeqiah, and Parasiel, written in Hebrew.
The prominent angel on the seal is Parasiel considered the lord and master of treasures and lost secrets. Other angels included, Netoniel the angel of glory, fame and notoriety. Devecia who provides balance, tranquility, peace and quiet. The angel Tzedeqiah, who brings honor, fame, riches, glory. The first pentacle of Jupiter serves to invoke the spirits of Jupiter, and especially those whose names are written around the pentacle, among whom Parasiel who is considered the lord and master of treasures, and teaches how to become possessor of places.
Figure 19 — The Second Pentacle of Jupiter — This is proper for acquiring glory, honors, dignities, riches, and all kinds of good, together with great tranquility of mind; also to discover Treasures and chase away the Spirits who preside over them. It should be written upon virgin paper or parchment, with the pen of the swallow and the blood of the screech-owl.
Editor’s Note — In the center of the Hexagram are the letters of the Name AHIH, Eheieh; in the upper and lower angles of the same, those of the Name AB, the Father; in the remaining angles those of the Name IHVH. I believe the letters outside the Hexagram in the re-entering angles to be intended for those of the first two words of the versicle, which is taken from Psalm cxii. 3:–‘Wealth and Riches are in his house, and his righteousness endureth for ever. ‘
Figure 20 — The Third Pentacle of Jupiter — This defends and protects those who invoke and cause the Spirits to come. When they appear show unto them this Pentacle, and immediately they will obey.
Editor’s Note — In the upper left corner is the Magical Seal of Jupiter with the letters of the Name IHVH. In the others are the Seal of the Intelligence of Jupiter, and the Names Adonai and IHVH.–Around it is the versicle from Psalm cxxv. 1:–‘A Song of degrees. They that trust in IHVH shall be as Mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.’
Figure 21 — The Fourth Pentacle of Jupiter — It serves to acquire riches and honor, and to possess much wealth. Its Angel is Bariel. It should be engraved upon silver in the day and hour of Jupiter when he is in the Sign Cancer.
Editor’s Note — Above the Magical Sigil is the Name IH, Iah. Below it are the Names of the Angels Adoniel and Bariel, the letters of the latter being arranged about a square of four compartments. Around is the versicle from Psalm cxii. 3:–‘Wealth and Riches are in his house, and his righteousness endureth for ever.’
[Reference – For figures 18-21]
Below, on the left, is a painting, from 1473, by Jacobus de Teramo which depicts Solomon conversing with the Genii, below that is Belial is presenting his credentials before Solomon.
Another similarity, among many, that can be found within our craft and the Testament of Solomon:
- During the opening and closing of the lodge, the Worshipful Master, who can be seen as a symbolic version of King Solomon, states, within some jurisdictions such as Georgia, that: “The First shall be Last and the Last shall be First.”
During the workings of an Entered Apprentice degree, we should take notice that the WM places a cornerstone in the Northeast corner to further add onto the Temple…
It should be interesting to note that the current brethren of the Lodge would make
up the symbolic stones of the unfinished Temple; however, normally, within Operative Freemasonry, the first stone ever to be laid is the cornerstone and then all other stones become apart of the project, but Speculative Freemasonry appears to do just the complete opposite…. we already have the stones (Brethren) that make up the Temple, whereas we continue to add cornerstones to our Temple. Operative is physical in nature, while the Speculative is spiritual (As Above So Below); the two are mirroring opposites of each other.
I would have you to take notice to the 118th verse of the Testament of Solomon that speaks of such a stone being added as the cornerstone to complete the Temple:
“…and the Temple was being completed. And there was a stone, the end stone of the corner lying there, great, chosen out, on which I desired lay in the head of the corner of the completion of the Temple. And all the workmen, and all the demons helping them came to the same place to bring up the stone and lay it on the pinnacle of the holy temple, and were not strong enough to stir it, and lay it upon the corner allotted to it. For that stone was exceedingly great and useful for the corner of the Temple. …. And I Solomon, beholding the stone raised aloft and placed on a foundation, said: ‘Truly the Scripture is fulfilled, which says: ‘The stone which the builders rejected on trial, that same is become the head of the corner.”
According to the pentacles above, it would appear that Solomon obtained his knowledge, riches, honor, and wisdom via magik. Through this magik, he was able to construct the world’s most enigmatic Temple (known to mankind) with the assistance of demonic principalities and humans working together in unison underneath the power of his signet ring with the blessings of YHWH. Imagine… this all began with a simple prayer or invocation within a dream. Within the mind good and evil actually came together in unison for one common cause.
Our speculative (personal and collective) Temple of Freemasonry appears to be constructed by men who have been considered to be “evil from the days of their youth,” according to a Volume of Sacred Law that houses a book called Genesis (8:21). And with a bit of thought, this statement could allow us to perceive that this imperfect or “evil” nature within Man, along with his good, is constructing his inner Temple underneath the signet of a masonic ring, with the blessings of Deity, in which “no man should ever enter upon any great or important undertaking without first invoking the blessing of Deity .”
The seal of a masonic ring subdues, circumscribes and subjects his spirit; squares his thoughts; controls and tames his inner-self all for the construction of a Temple of Conscience which will benefit the external world that comes into his immediate contact — just as the Temple of Solomon benefited all of mankind that came into its immediate contact. Truly your temple, as with Solomon’s, is a temple that is being constructed with neither an ax, hammer, or any tool of iron or metal that is capable of being heard by the physical senses. [Reference – bottom of pg 182]
Now, if you’re thinking that this is a mere twist of interpretation and coincidence that our Order could be intertwined into the “Craft” (magik), lastly, but certainly not least, the Tyler states that his duties are: “…to keep off all Cowans and Eavesdroppers…;” the definition of a cowan is as follows:
- One who is a stonemason working without mortar courses.
- A non-Witch or non-pagan.
- An outsider, someone who is not a follower of the Old Religion
Not long ago… I was conversing with one of the Brothers at the lodge and I asked: “Why would the Tyler state that he is keeping off someone who is a stonemason (cowan), when masons are emulating stonemasons?” The Brother then replied: “Freemasonry is speculative.” After hearing his reply… I agreed nonetheless. So I therefore disregarded the first definition and payed attention to the latter two. My question which currently stands:
Why would the Tyler state that he is keeping off someone who is a non-Witch, or non-pagan, and/or an outsider that is not a follower of the Old Religion?
Do a search on the terms “Old Religion” and see what comes back.
I did an image search for a depiction of King Solomon and the picture at right is one of the first results, among many, that came back in my results. His left hand looks a bit unnatural… don’t you think? Finally my Brethren, I’ll close with the words of King Solomon himself:
“… though I marveled at the apology of the demons, I did not credit it until it came true. And I did not believe their words; but when they were realized, then I understood, and at my death I wrote this Testament to the children of Israel, and gave it to them, so that they may know the powers of the demons and their shapes, and the names of their angels, by which these angels are frustrated. ….. Wherefore I wrote out this Testament, that ye who get possession of it may pity, and attend to the last things, and not to the first. So that ye may find grace for ever and ever. Amen.”
~ Grandmaster Sulayman
Keep the mind attuned to a positive frequency!
In’lakech
Namaste
Brother Isaiah
11 Tones :: Ahau
W.C. Thomas 112
MWPHGL of Georgia
former owner of the blog: Kingdom of Conscience ~ Osiris
BRAVOOOOO !!!!! And Metta Namaste’,
Slowly and sparingly, very slowly and sparingly, these truths are finally leaking out! Though many will be loathe to look upon, let alone accept these things, slowly it is coming to light that all those Biblical Hero’s were anything but the sunday school figures which have been pounded into many young minds in a attempt to instill, “faith”.
I have often been taken to task for praising Brother Solomon for his marital practices, and thrown off list groups for doing so. Solomon is a hero, and not the man so Mistaken and taken in sin as so many would like to tarnish him with. A careful reading shows pretty clearly all the negative comments baout him come form jealous persons who felt jilted as they particular ‘party’ of ‘monotheists’ could find no place of power. So throw mud.
Also, there are many ‘secret society’ types who also know that about all the ‘bible luminaries’ were High Initiates. Sarai, aka Sarah, was a High Priestess, I can’t wait to see when that really breaks into the open.
Huzzzah for that wonderful piece!
Wow, this is one of the best articles that i could find on the subject of king Solomon being a magician and relating it to Freemasonry and the lodge. This inspires more research for me and education on the matter. I have always wondered what a “Cowan” was and it was delightful to see the explanation of it. Very interesting indeed. two thumbs up!
This is a wonderful article. The mere idea of Masonic ritual as (what it is) ceremonial magick will usually get one contept and scorn.
I am glad to see this.
Fraternally,
Raum
GREETINGS ISAIAH COFFEY, IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE WORLD OF MAGIC, WE MUST FIRST UNDERSTAND THE DEFINITION OF THE WORD MAGIC. ACCORDING TO FORBITTEN LITERATURE, MAGIC=MAGI=CELESTIAL KNOWLEDGE. TO UNDERSTAND WHAT IS CELESTIAL KNOWLEDGE, WE MUST FIRST GO TO ITS ORIGIN. GOD!
WHEN GOD CREATED THE UNIVERSE, HE DID IT WITH HIS WORD OF POWER. THE SPOKEN WORD. EVERYTHING WAS CREATED AT HIS COMMAND. HE HAD THE POWER TO DO THIS AND WHEN THE ANGELS WHERE CREATED, EACH IN THEIR DIFERENT RANKS AND POWERS (ACCORDING TO THE GRACE OF GOD, THEY WHERE IMPARTED WORDS OF POWER TO PERFORM THEIR TASKS. THIS IS CELESTIAL KNOWLEDGE. THEIR IS NO SUCH THING OF BLACK MAGIC OR WHITE MAGIC. IT IS ALL CELESTIAL KNOWLEDG. AN INSTRUMENT TO PERFORM A TASK. EXAMPLE: A GUN. IF YOU ARE HUNGRY YOU MIGHT WANT TO GO HUNTING AND GET YOURSELF A GOOD TURKEY BUT IF YOU POINT IT AT A HUMAN BEING AND SHOOT WITH NO REASON THEN THAT IS MURDER. THE SAME INSTRUMENT USED FOR TWO DIFERENT TASKS. YOU SPOKE OF MOSES. WELL MOSES CAN BE CLASIFIED AS A MAGI OR ALSO LIKE A god. OOOOPS! DID I SAY THE WORD god? IF YOU NOTICED I USED THE WORD god AS LOWER CASE LETTERS.EXODUS CHAP.4 VER.13-17. A WALKING STICK? IF YOU READ THE STORY OF MOSES, YOU CAN SEE THAT ALL THE MIRACLES PERFORMED BY MOSES WAS THROUGHOUT HIS WALKING STICK A POWER THAT GOD GAVE TO HIM BY THE USE OF A TOOL. REMEMBER WHEN HE FIRST ENCOUNTERED GOD IN THE MOUNTAIN BY THE BURNING BUSH? GOD TOLD HIM TO TAKE OFF HIS SANDDELS FOR THE PLACE THAT HE STANDS ON IS HOLY? HE RECIEVED GREAT POWERS IN THAT PLACE. KNOW WONDER THE PEOPLE THAT GO TO LAY LINES OR PLACES WHERE THEIR IS VORTEX(EARTH ENERGY)DON’T GET NOTHING OUT OF IT BECAUSE THEY FORGET TO TAKE OFF THEIR SANDELS(OR SHOES). THESE PLACES HAVE THE HEALING POWER OF THE EARTH. BUT LET ME GET BACK TO THE TOPIC. THIS FORBITTEN KNOWLEDGE WAS GIVEN TO US BY A RACE OF ANGELIC BEINGS THAT LEFT THEIR POST AND DESENDED DOWN ON THE EARTH TO HAVE SEX WITH THE WOMAN OF THIS WORLD. REF. 1ENOC AND GENESIS CHAP.6 UNDERSTAND THAT THE BOOK OF ENOC IS APOCRIPHA AND IT IS APART FROM THE BIBLE. THIS WAS DONE BY THE SO CALLED WISE MEN OF CONSTANTINE.WHY DID THEY OCCULT THIS STORY OR SEPARATED IT FROM THE BIBLE IN GENERAL? WELL WE MIGHT JUST ONE DAY HAVE TO ASK THE VATICAN THAT. IF IT WAS THEIR THEN LEAVE IT THEIR. REGUARDLESS IF IT CAN BE CONCIEVED OR NOT. THE WORD OF GOD MUST NOT BE ALTERED. WELL I’M OFF THE TOPIC AGAIN THANKS TO THE WILL OF GOD. ELIAH WAS A PROPHET THAT ALSO DID MIRACLES WITH HIS ROBE OR TUNIC HE INPOWERED HIS DECIPLE WHEN THE CHARIOT OF FIRE CAME TO TAKE HIM TO THE HEAVENS. HOW DID HE DO THIS? WELL HE TOLD HIS DECIPLE TO FOLLOW HIM WITH HIS VISION AS ELIAH LEFT EARTH AND AS HIS DECIPLE OBEYED, THE POWERS WERE GIVEN TO HIM BY THE USE OF ELIAH’S ROBE OR TUNIC. SEE THE STORY OF ELIAH THE PROPHET IN THE BIBLE. ANOTHER POWER THAT WAS USED BY A TOOL. WELL PEOPLE,THAT’S ALL FOR TONIGHT. SORRY FOR THE MISSED SPELLED WORDS. AND THIS WAS JUST SOMETHING THAT I HAD TO LET OUT. NO OFFENSE TO ANY RELIGION OR BELIEF. JUST OPEN YOUR HEARTS AND THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE.
I’d like to enhance the statement made by our learned friend Giovanni. I agree that knowledge of “magick” is universal knowledge. I also agree that angels were furnished with “words of power” to perform their duties.
My addition to the statement is this:
God gave man dominion over earth, as its protector and caretaker. God also imparted the ‘knowledge of all things’ to man, so man may perform this duty.
“Magick” is no more than a natural ability mankind has forgotten how to use. We have become obsessed with the “why”, and posessed by the “self”. Shame on us for what we have done…
Living in harmony with nature is the way of magick, but today we consider it primitive. If destroying nature and our planet is “advanced” and “civilised”, I will gladly be “primitive” any time.
We should return to the old ways, the harmony – but alas, we have strayed too far. ** The shepherd calls, but we have strayed beyond the reach of his voice… **
Peace to all
fellow traveller other self
Je suis a la recherche d’un talisma ou une bague pouvant m’aidé à vendre car jai assez de marchandise mais je n’arrive pas a les vendre.
This was a very interesting and excellent read. I wish at some time you can expound upon the comments regarding “Temple of Freemasonry appears to be constructed by men who have been considered to be “evil from the days of their youth,” according to a Volume of Sacred Law that houses a book called Genesis (8:21). ”
Can such a beautiful concept (Freemasonry) be created by men of evil and be used as a template to make good men better?
Excellent Job!
Bro. Porter
I would like to know where i can find the symbol INSIDE Solomon’s ring wich is now on the hand of the Pope in the Vatican?
I firmly believe that the mainstream’s collective consciousness is lackadaisical and content with “just getting by”. Sadly, the majority of teachings lead many to believe that God will look down upon a being who desires wealth, prosperity, riches, abundance, favor and blessings. There are many supportive verses in their own text that supports individuals flourishing while in this realm. Why would God have so many names with great meaning if we were never meant to call upon them with intent? YHVH = As above so below (God is as powerful on Earth as he is in Heaven). ALHYM = God of the righteous (All those who believed on the blood sacrifice of Christ; fulfilling the law to vanquish sin for all who understood). One who is righteous under this belief is unlimited since there is a direct link between ALHYM and their soul/spirit. The fact that we can say AHYH without being executed in and of itself is testament for God’s grace and total forgiveness of the righteous. I am merely writing this from a Christian perspective and mean no insult to other beliefs (who do not personally observe the Crucifixion); as I realize not all masons have faith in the same God. This is merely my understanding; from what I have studied. p.s. With a few variations in translation of each name of God, it may be difficult for one to land on the “absolute truth” in the matter. Happy researching!!!
For New Testament Bible disciples of Christ, Magick is sorcery. “Many who had believed now came forward, confessing and disclosing their deeds. 19 And a number of those who had practiced magic arts brought their books and burned them in front of everyone. When the value of the books was calculated, it came to fifty thousand drachmas. 20 So the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail.” Acts 19 :18-20 The “Gifts of the Spirit” Word of wisdom, Word of knowledge, Faith, Gifts of healings Miracles, Prophecy, are God’s authorization for believers to operate in his divine supernatural power. All other is considered of the dark power of satan. 1 Corinthians 12:8-10
I Have Been in The Craft For Years From Dennis Willis
Awesome Piece. Great wisdom in it. I always find it rather ironic how so many blindly accept and do not question that the Ruler of Rome and men picked which books are okay and which are not, in all truth they in so doing what they did created a religion and destroyed the truth by banning it and trying to erase all copies of said texts. But no one ever seems to have a problem with that whom practice the religion that was so born from the events in the 3rd and 4th centuries. Men do things for reasons, to ban what was once holy to all the reason for that does not come from the divine is my point.