FREEMASONRY AND SOCIETYFreemasonry expects from its members, obedience to civil laws as defined by the country in which they reside. Masonic principles do not conflict with a citizen's duties, they reinforce them. These principles are the strength which underlies the personal fulfilment of a member's public and private responsibilities. A member's duty as a citizen is paramount and takes precedence over any other obligation. Freemasons must never exploit their membership for personal gain or on behalf of any outside interest, as this is contrary to the teachings of Freemasonry. | 
