True Knights: Code of Chivalry

The True Knights

	Thou shalt always seek to love and serve the Lord thy God, with all you heart, mind and soul.
	Thou shalt abandon thine own will to the Holy and Divinely superior will of God.
	Thou shalt always seek a greater union to God in His Holy Trinity, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
	Thou shalt always seek to devote thyself to the Mother of God, thy Holy Mother, the most Pure and Immaculate Virgin Mary as God’s most perfect creature and the example of the perfect follower of Jesus Christ.
	Thou shalt believe all the true teaching of the Holy Catholic Church in accordance with Holy Scripture, Sacred Tradition and the Magesterium in union with the Holy Father, the Holy Roman Pontiff.
	Thou shalt fight for True Christian Faith.
	Thou shalt always defend the Holy Catholic Church against all attacks.

The True Knights Code of Chivalry is not easy to follow, just as following Christ in any area of life takes one down a narrow road. The broad way appears easy. In reality, it only serves to lure the unsuspecting down the path of heartache and overwhelming hardship. Watered-down attempts to prop up contemporary family life are doomed in the face of modern pressures against marriage and the family. The solution to the family needs of our day begins with a call to husbands and fathers to follow the high calling of Christian fatherhood.

	Thou shalt unite thyself with the communion of saints in the holy cloud of witnesses.
	Thou shalt embrace all penance given to thee by God for reparation of your own sins or the sins of others as deigned by God.
	Thou shalt always defend those whom God has placed in your charge. Not only against physical danger, but mental and more importantly spiritual danger and harm.
	Thou shalt always instruct those whom God has placed in your charge in the Truths of Jesus Christ and His Holy Catholic Church and uphold your God given responsibility to lead them into eternity in heaven.
	Thou shalt show regard for the weak and defend them. A True Knight is forbidden to ever harm a woman or child. He must never stand by and allow a woman or child to be harmed in any way, always upholding ever human beings divine right to life.
	Thou shalt never retreat before the enemy or permit evil by an act of permissivness or omission.
	Thou shalt make war against evil without cessation. Evil is not to be tolerated. Doing things for the greater good is not synonymous with choosing the lesser of two evils. To show tolerance to the smallest of evils, will invite other evils. Nobles are to behave in a manner that is above reproach at all times, and in all places.
	Thou shalt avoid avarice like the deadly pestilence and shalt embrace its opposite.
	Thou shalt keep thyself chaste and pure in body, mind and soul for the sake of almighty God, the sanctification of your soul and for her whom you love.
	Thou shalt seek modesty in all things.

	Thou shalt never use another, in any way, for your own selfish desires.
	Thou shalt always respect all human beings as true children of God.
	Thou shalt seek to exhibit self-control in all matters by drawing upon the ever-present grace of God.
	Thou shalt never tell a lie and shalt stay true to thy word.
	Thou shalt always and in any places be champion of good and justice against evil and iniquity.
	Thou shalt seek prowess, to seek excellence in all endeavors expected of a True Knight, seeking strength to be used in the service of justice, rather than in personal aggrandizement
	Thou shalt always seek Justice to seek always the path of 'right', unencumbered by bias or personal interest. Recognize that the sword of justice can be a terrible thing, so it must be tempered by the love of God, humanity and mercy.
	Thou shalt be known for unwavering loyalty to God and the people and ideals you choose to live by.
	Thou shalt always be courageous which may mean choosing the more difficult path, the personally expensive one and always taking the side of truth in all matters.
	Thou shalt always be prepared to make personal sacrifices in service of God, the Holy Catholic Church, your family and for the good of all people.

	Thou shalt seek truth and wisdom in all things.
	Thou shalt have faith in God above all others, for faith roots him and gives hope against the despair that human failings create.
	Thou shalt seek humility in all things. Value first the contributions of others; do not boast of your own accomplishments, let others do this for you. Tell the deeds of others before your own, according them the renown rightfully earned through virtuous deeds. In this way the office of knighthood is well done and glorified, helping not only the gentle spoken of but also all who call themselves knights.
	Thou shalt be generous and charitable in so far as your resources allow; largesse used in this way counters gluttony. It also makes the path of mercy easier to discern when a difficult decision of justice is required.
	Thou shalt seek virtue in all things. It is by virtue alone that we are made noble. Seek great stature of character by holding to the virtues and duties of a True Knight, realizing that though the ideals cannot be reached, the quality of striving towards them ennobles the spirit, growing the character from dust towards the heavens. Nobility also has the tendency to influence others, offering a compelling example of what can be done in the service of rightness.
	Thou shalt seek to emulate everything spoken of here as sincerely as possible, not for the reason of personal gain but because it is right in the eyes of God. Do not restrict your exploration to a small world, but seek to infuse every aspect of your life with these qualities. Should you succeed in even a tiny measure always remember that if not for the Grace of God, then none of these virtues would be possible. In all things give thanks to God and live for His greater Glory.