noun chiv·al·ry \ˈshi-vəl-rē\
Defined by Merriam-Webster
1. the system of values (such as loyalty and honor) that knights in the Middle Ages were expected to follow
- 2. an honorable and polite way of behaving especially toward women
There are many people who think an age of chivalry has been overthrown. I'm here to tell you that it has not. It only needs to be Resurrected. There are still a few candles of chivalry burning in this dark world, and I believe that more will be ignited.
"It denotes a man of aristocratic standing and probably of noble ancestry, who is capable, if called upon, of equipping himself with a war horse...and who has been through certain rituals that make him what he is". (Keen 1-2)
A Chivalrous man is a warrior, he is Wild At Heart ! He is Loyal yet Courteous. He is clear about his personal and team missions. He does not ride on the luster of his last success but instead forges on forward to secure his next challenge may it result in victory or defeat.
He is a person of influence and understands that his thoughts become words and his words become actions that will build up himself and the people he interacts with every day of his life. His dwelling place is in the Eternal House of the Lord, the God of Israel whose holy blessed blood became an atoning sacrifice to ransomed the captive and to unleash FREEDOM.
He is a warrior who encamps in a Mighty Fortress
"The warriors, whose business it is with their swords to uphold justice, protect the weak, and defend the cause of the righteous" (Keen 3)
"He will be a man courteous and nobly spoken, well clad, one who holds grace without limit, loyalty, truth, and hardiness, largesse and humility will be the principal qualities of character that we ought to expect in him" (Keen 10)
The Chivalrous man will be a man of discipline in all ares of his life. He will be clothed in righteousness and magnify integrity. He will not be caught chasing the wind or the waves, but only chasing his regal virtues that are built upon a rock which is the cornerstone.
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References:
Keen, Maurice. Chivalry. Yale University Press New Haven and London, 1984 Print
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