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This podcast episode explores the 7th Degree of the Scottish Rite, "Provost and Judge," focusing on themes of judgment, fairness, and self-reflection. The narrative of the degree is set in the time of King Solomon and revolves around the characters Uriah, Naboth, and Zabud. It highlights the challenges of fair judgment in a diverse community, and discusses the importance of impartiality and the dangers of bias and corruption. It connects these Masonic teachings to broader philosophical and spiritual concepts, stressing the eternal consequences of actions, and the importance of mindfulness.
David & Gene discuss the significance of the primary symbols of the degree: the Gold Key, the Ebony Box, and the All-Seeing Eye in the context of moral judgment and self-awareness, and they conclude by stressing the importance of introspection and personal growth in the journey of a Mason.
This series on the Scottish Rite uses the following primary sources (which you are encouraged to read as well):
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