If you are a Mason or a Christian Mason, what should you do?
    We have proven that Masonry is a religion. Masonry is a religion with specific teachings on special topics which conflict with other religions. In particular, Masonry conflicts with Christian teaching.
    A mason who is not a Christian needs to ask himself the following: If Masonry is a religion, is it the true religion? Will it truly lead me to heaven? Does it truly honor and glorify God? Or has Masonry merely invented a new God and a new religion in order to defend the particular beliefs of Masonry?
    In his encyclopedia, Coil confesses that if the idea that Masonry alone will get one to heaven is "a false hope," Then Masonry should abandon that hope "and devote its attention to activities where it is sure of its ground and its authority." But where is Masonry’s authority?
    Only the revealed Word of God, the Bible, can tell us the truth about God, about Jesus Christ, about ourselves, about salvation, and about life after death. Since Masonry denies God’s Word on these subjects, how can it logically claim to be true? ("No lie is of the truth"-1 John 2:21.) But if Masonry is not true, how can you as a Mason continue to promote what is not true?
    The bottom line for the Mason who is not a Christian is this: If Masonry is true, then he should follow Masonry and promote its teachings. But if Masonry rejects and opposes the truth-if it denies God and His Word, if it denies God’s Son, if it denies God’s plan for salvation, and if it offers men a false hope-then the Mason must leave Masonry and instead follow the truth of God.
    Does the Mason who is not a Christian really desire to take the chance that he will discover that Masonry was not God’s truth after it is too late? Or is he now willing to make an investigation of this matter?
    Jesus taught, "I am the way, and the truth and the life. No man comes to the Father but through Me" (John 14:6); and "This is eternal life: that they may know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ who Thou hast sent." (John 17:3). The Bible further teaches, "And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12).
    If you are convinced that you are a sinner, Jesus died and paid for your sins on the cross. If you are willing to confess your sins to Him and trust Him to make you a Christian, say this prayer:
 

Lord Jesus, I know now that Masonry does not bring honor to You. I confess that I am a sinner. I believe that Christ died for my sins on the cross. I receive Him now as my Savior and ask Him to give me the resolve and strength to turn from what is evil and to live life that is pleasing to Him.
 

    If you prayed this prayer or have any questions on the Christian life, write us at Ankerberg Theological Research Institute, PO Box 8977, Chattanooga, TN 37414, and we will send you material to help you grow as a Christian.
    What of the Christian Mason? The Christian Mason also must decide. We have proven beyond any doubt whatsoever that Masonry is opposed to the one true God, it is opposed to the teachings of the Bible, it is opposed to the person and work of Jesus Christ, it is opposed to salvation by grace, and it is opposed to every major Christian doctrine. How then can a Christian possibly join in, live by, and promote the teachings of Masonry?
    Jesus Himself warned, "Beware of the false prophets...Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven; but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven... Every one who hears these words of Mine, and does not act upon them, will be like a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand. And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and burst against that house; and it fell, and great was its fall" (Matthew 7:15, 21, 26, 27).
    Christian Masons must decide today whether they will remain Masons and deny their Lord, Jesus Christ, or whether they will do the will of their Father in heaven and leave Masonry. Centuries ago the prophet Elijah challenged the people of God who had forsaken the true God and fallen into the grievous sin of idolatry. He warned them, "How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him" (1 Kings 18:21).
    This question remains true for Christian Masons today. If the Lord is God, then follow Him. Do not maintain the hypocrisy of claiming to be a Christian while living your life in an organization that denies everything Christian. Either follow God or follow Masonry. Either live as a Christian or live as a Mason. Jesus Himself warned: "These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me" (Matthew 15:7,8 NIV)
    If you are a Christian and right now you would be willing to leave the Lodge and obey your Lord, you may say this prayer:
 

Dear Jesus, I confess that I have sinned against You in supporting the unchristian teachings of the Lodge. I now ask Your forgiveness and that You would give me the strength to live my life for You and to forsake the Lodge. Help me also to pray for and be a witness to my friends in the Lodge.
 

    The decision you have just made is a hard one to make. Friends may not understand. You may be laughed at or threatened. If you are, remember this: You are in good company. Jesus said:
 

"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you" (Matthew 5:10-12 NIV).
 

    Finally, many pastors, elders, and deacons have no problem with accepting Masons as Christians and granting them positions of teaching and leadership in the local church. We urge such persons to reexamine this practice. Why? Because Masons are sworn to uphold the beliefs and practices of Masonry, which are contrary to Christianity. How can such men put in positions of leadership and authority when the Bible says, for example, "Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere...They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons" (1 Timothy 3:8-10).
 

Taken from The Facts on the Masonic Lodge by John Ankerberg and John Weldon...Harvest house Publishers.