Sunday, February 4, 2007

Revival of the Christian Knighthood


It is true that there isn't literally the concept of
Christian Knighthood in the Holy Scriptures. Even so, the Old Testament tells us about valiant men of God, who stood for their people and religion and did great deeds, or small deeds and showed great humility and self-sacrifice. These people include Abraham, Joshua, Caleb, Samson, Jonathan, David, Joshia and many other.

Old Testament includes a wonderful Psalm (45) that suits to usage of Christian Knighthood:


3. Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most Mighty,
with thy glory and thy majesty.
4. And in thy majesty ride prosperously, because of truth and meekness and righteousness;
and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
5. Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the King's enemies;
whereby the people fall under thee.

New Testament tells us not to resist evil with evil, and that is the first course of action for true Christians to take. Scripture tells us that we do not only have to fight against the flesh, but the powers of the air, that is the fallen angels. Thus, differing from the Old Testament warriorhood, Christian Knighthood is based primarily on spiritual warfare, which constitutes from zeal that is gentle.

Christian Knights value respect and honesty towards people, loyalty, valor and willingness to defend the Congregation and humility and fidelity to Christ and God.
Christian Knights ought to follow healthy and sporty life styles, thus setting good example to the youth of their congregation and community. Knights may take responsibility to teach children and youth scout skills, pathfinding and survival skills and self defence, healthy manners and etique to the grown parishioners.

Though true Christians shun the violence, in extreme circumstances they may be the ones to use acts of immediate counter-terrorism or self-presevation when they or the people in general are in peril.

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