VIRTUE 18 GALLANTRY So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. —Isaiah 41:10 For I am the LOVE your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-four)
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VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-three)
Virtue 17: Purity LOVE, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellowman, … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-three)
MELCHIZEDEK PRIESTHOOD
Melchizedek Priesthood Through the authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood, Church leaders guide the Church and direct the preaching of the gospel throughout the world. In the ordinances of the Melchizedek Priesthood, “the power of godliness is manifest”. This greater priesthood was given to Adam and has been on the earth whenever the Lord has … Continue reading MELCHIZEDEK PRIESTHOOD
VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-two)
Virtue 16: Truth I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws. I hold fast to your statutes, O LOVE. Do not let me be put to shame. I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. —Psalm 119:30-32 Test me, O LOVE, … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-two)
VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-one)
Virtue 15: Loyalty If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple. And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. —Luke 14:26-27 Perhaps the clearest way to define … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty-one)
VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty)
Virtue 14: Compassion Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. —Proverbs 31:8-9 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. —Ephesians 4:32 Having … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part twenty)
VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part nineteen)
Virtue 13: Sacrifice Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it.” What good will it be for a man … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part nineteen)
VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part eighteen)
Virtue 12: Charity Each of you should look not only to your own interests but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part eighteen)
VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part seventeen)
Virtue 11: Honor The fear of the LOVE teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honour.—Proverbs 15:33 Humility and the fear of the LOVE bring wealth and honour and life.—Proverbs 22:4 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honour.—Proverbs 18:12 Reading the three Scripture passages above leads to one … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part seventeen)
VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part sixteen)
Virtue 10: Perseverance Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. —Romans 5:3-5 A knight needs … Continue reading VIRTUES OF KNIGHTHOOD (Part sixteen)
THE MYSTICAL COURT 