"In order to carry out their holy duties and gain the glory of the Lord's joy and to escape the fear of hell-fire, it is fitting that all brothers who are professed strictly obey their Master. For nothing is dearer to Jesus Christ than obedience. For as soon as something is commanded by the Master or by him to whom the Master has given the authority, it should be done without delay as though Christ himself had commanded it."

Rule of Templar Knights, Troyes 39 / 1128

"Kutsal hizmete baş koyan her kardeş, cehennem korkusuyla, Üstad'a mutlak itaat göstermelidir. İsa Mesih için, itaatten daha aziz bir davranış yoktur ve eğer, Üstad ya da onun yetkilendirdiği bir kişi emrederse, sanki Tanrı'dan gelen bir emirmiş gibi hemen yerine getirilmelidir... Kendi özgür iradenizden tümüyle vazgeçmelisiniz."

Tapınak Şövalyeleri Tüzüğü, Troyes 39 / 1128