Sethos Temple No. 170 Members

Code of Ethics

Imperial Potentate Raymond E. Jackson (1939-1955), Hadji Temple No. 61, appointed Noble Howard C. Gilbert, Alla Baba Temple No. 53 to establish a "Code of Ethics" for the Nobility in 1944.

WE PLEDGE OURSELVES, as citizens, to conduct ourselves with due propriety, conforming to our established laws, in cooperation with our nation, and its authorized officials.

WE PLEDGE OURSELVES, to maintain exacting high standards in our respective community life, that "DEMOCRACY" may become a reality.

WE PLEDGE OURSELVES, along with other thoughtful citizens, to the promotion of modern and practical legislation enacted by any governmental agency, that will rebound to benefit our "AMERICAN" way of life.

WE PLEDGE OURSELVES, to support duly constituted authority, for the elimination of anti-social conditions, wherever found to exist, that we may enjoy a rich, round and fuller life.

WE PLEDGE OURSELVES, to morally support and encourage every social agency, who has for its purpose the maintenance of the highest ideals of the people of the nation.

WE PLEDGE OURSELVES, to cooperate fully in disseminating "TRUTH", among all people of the earth, to the end that "DEMOCRACY" shall prevail forever, and the peace of every nation be preserved.

(source: History of the Shrine by Joseph A. Walkes, Jr., page 168.)