06/04/2026
The Square — Act with Integrity
The Square reminds us to “square our actions” by virtue and morality.
In daily life, that means:
* Being honest even when nobody is watching.
* Keeping your word.
* Treating people fairly.
* Making decisions you can be proud of later.
Ask yourself:
“Am I doing what is right, or only what is easy?”
As a husband, father, grandfather, friend, or Mason, the Square encourages you to live in a way that leaves no crooked corners in your character.
The Level — Treat Everyone as Equals
The Level teaches that all men meet on common ground.
In real life:
* Respect the janitor and the CEO equally.
* Listen to others before judging them.
* Remember that wealth, titles, and status do not determine a person’s worth.
* Recognize that life is temporary and our time is precious.
Ask yourself:
“Am I treating this person with the same respect I would want for myself?”
The Level also reminds us that every day is a gift, and none of us know how many remain.
The Plumb — Walk Uprightly
The Plumb teaches rectitude of conduct and uprightness.
In daily life:
* Stand up for what is right.
* Be dependable.
* Admit mistakes when you’re wrong.
* Have the courage to do the right thing even when it is unpopular.
Ask yourself:
“Am I walking a straight path, or am I compromising my principles?”
The Plumb is about having the moral backbone to remain upright when circumstances try to pull you off course.
Putting Them Together
A Mason can use all three jewels every day:
* Square your actions with honesty.
* Level your relationships with humility and respect.
* Plumb your character with courage and integrity.
A simple daily reflection might be:
“Did I act squarely with others today? Did I meet them on the level? Did I walk by the plumb?”
If you can answer “yes” to those three questions most days, you’re living the lessons of the jewels exactly as they were intended.
