ANCIENT & PRIMITIVE RITE OF MEMPHIS-MISRAÏM
27th° DEGREE – commander of the temple
In the context of the 27th degree of the Ancient and Primitive Rite of Memphis-Misraïm (APRMM) Freemasonry, the pursuit of divine virtues takes on a deeper significance. Freemasons are guided to seek the rewards of embodying the trinity of God’s attributes – wisdom, symbolized by intelligence, force, reflected by strength, and harmony, often associated with beauty.
The 27th degree of APRMM Freemasonry presents a journey of seeking the essence of divine qualities. It encourages Freemasons to continuously strive to gain wisdom and intelligence. This wisdom serves as an enlightened guide, steering one’s journey through the labyrinth of life. Freemasons are further motivated to embrace force or strength, which symbolizes the moral and spiritual courage required to stand tall amidst life’s challenges and carry out our Masonic duties diligently.
The quest does not end here. The 27th degree also underscores the value of harmony or beauty, encouraging Masons to bring about balance and serenity in their lives. Harmony denotes not only aesthetic beauty but also the moral beauty that comes from creating a harmonious existence and nurturing fruitful interactions.
This trinity of divine attributes – wisdom, force, and harmony – serves as the guiding compass for a Freemason’s journey in the 27th degree. It provides the lodestar for their moral and spiritual growth, inspiring them to emulate these divine virtues in their own lives and contribute positively to their fraternity and society at large. This degree is a call to Freemasons to fully embody the wisdom, strength, and beauty that represent the divine attributes, allowing them to harvest the rewards of their diligent pursuit.