CLC - Fellow Craft - 05.22.17

T HE W INDING S TAIRCASE OF T HREE , F IVE AND S EVEN S TEPS From the Bible we learn that one went up by stairs to the middle chamber or floor of King Solomon’s Temple. Masonic tradition informs us that this approach was by a flight of winding stairs on the porch, consisting of three, five and seven steps. From the explanation of these steps, we learn the studies we must undertake if we will successfully erect our spiritual, moral and Masonic edifice. As we climb those steps and learn the lessons associated with each, improving ourselves in Masonry as we progress, we may reach the middle chamber of the Temple where our labors are recognized by our brothers. But, the ultimate resting place is the sanctuary at the center of the symbolic edifice where Truth will be revealed.

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