In the world there are three political expressions, or three variants of any political philosophy, and these are generally known as Liberal, Moderate, and Conservative.  In the Kabbalah there are three pillars, both on the Tree of Life and the Tree of Death, and these represent Merciful (Right Pillar), the Mild (Middle Pillar), and the Severe (Left Pillar).  In most religions, as stated before, there are those called to the Right, those called to the Left, and those called to the Middle. In the Way of Spirit and Truth there shall be three natural and innate divisions, intentionally permitted and encouraged, so that the three may each find expression and belonging within the one wholeness of The Way.

Those members who are by their true nature soft, kind, gentle, patient, and charitable, desiring peace and good will, slow to anger and quick to forgive – such ones should wear the white robes of the White Pillar Path.  

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They that are, in the truth of themselves, ingoing, thoughtful, intellectual, contemplative, given to private devotion, or who see moderation and balance as most important, should don the gray robes of the Middle Pillar Path.  

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Those who are by nature passionate, fiery, stern, ascetic, and least tolerant of the world and of evil, should wear the black robes of the Black Pillar Path.  Such robes are worn only when in gatherings and meetings, with the appropriate sash.

No pillar-member shall frown upon the others, or in any way mock or seek to sway another from following the Pillar-Path that is chosen, save to encourage truth and accuracy in the choosing.  

 

It may seem that one who wears a red-sash would not be able to choose a white robe, and yet, this is a limited view. For there will be those warriors whose methods are non-violent and whose nature is normally relaxed and peaceful. Indeed, every warrior of The Way should be motivated by love, not hate.  In the same way, it may seem that those who wear the blue-sash could not wear a black robe, and yet, there are those who are very aggressive and passionate in their efforts for the poor and in their works of charity.

The black robe represents a level of aggression and moral conservatism.

 

The white robe represents a level of pacifism and moral liberality (a forgiving nature).

 

The gray robe represents that one believes and sees that there is a time and a season for all things under the sun—a time to make peace and a time to fight.  

 

Whichever one you are, be sure about it. At different times in your life you may change your view (your sash or your robe), and that is fine; yet, changing back and forth with frequency demonstrates an indecisive and fragile personality, unfit for higher service to the Way of Spirit and Truth.  

 

You may debate among yourselves. You may disagree. You may even bitterly contend and compete with one another, Order against Order, Pillar against Pillar. However, in your internal friction improving your Orders and the Faith must be the goal, not ego or hatred.

 

DO NOT debate with the world. Do not argue with the unbelievers. Just hum a merry tune in your head and ignore their attempts to lure you into a battle before the appropriate time. Go about your affairs and flock together, training your hearts, minds, and bodies, policing your selves, and metaphorically building the foundations of The Kingdom to Come.