Code of Honor
In January’s Ziklag meeting (our monthly men’s gathering), we reflected on the powerful, stirring words from a literal knights’ code of honor from the Middle Ages, and since it continues to stir my own soul, I wanted to pass it on to all of you. Enjoy!

To never do outrage or murder
Always to flee treason
To by no means be cruel but to give mercy unto him who asks for mercy
To always do ladies, gentlewomen, and widows succor
To never force ladies, gentlewomen, and widows
Not to take up battles in wrongful quarrels for love or worldly good
To never lay down arms
To seek after wonders
When called upon, to defend the rights of the weak with all one’s strength
To injure no one
Not to attack one another
To fight for the safety of one’s country
To give one’s life for one’s country
To seek nothing before honor
Never to lose faith for any reason
To practice religion most diligently
To grant hospitality to anyone, each according to his ability