Freemasonry, Shriners, and the Masonic Lodge: Cult or Compatible with Christianity?

In our study today, we are going to do as Scripture commands of all true Believers in 1 Thess 5:21, “but test everything; hold fast what is good.” 1 Peter 3:15 tells us, “but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.”

As Christians, we are going to test the claims of the Masonic Lodge and compare their own authoritative teaching with Scripture to once and for all answer this question?

Is FreeMasonry A Religious Cult or Is it Compatible with Christianity?