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(These values represent the exclusive values of the Barony of Lakenshire and the Household of Gryphonheart as governed by the Esteemed Sir Pheregas and reflect values derived from the most excellent book: "Raising a Modern Day Knight".)

The Motto of House Gryphonheart

"Excellence in Discipline" (Excellentia pro Tempra)

The Oath of Knighthood

With God�s help, I will do my Best to: Reject Passivity, Accept Responsibility, and Lead Courageously, Remembering always to Expect the Greater Reward

The Code of Chivalry

Recognizing that every True Knight has:
A Will to Obey (God�s Divine Will)
A Work to Do (Both Professional & in the Church)
A Woman to Love (Honoring all women in
preparation for marriage)

A Knight of the Realm seeks to integrate the following 10 Basic Virtues into his everyday lifestyle

* Loyalty - 1 Cor. 4:2 �Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.�
* Servant Leadership - Matt. 20:26-27 �Whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant...�
* Kindness - Proverbs 19:22 �What is desirable in a man is kindness.�
* Humility - Philippians 2:3 �Do nothing from selfishness of empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each or you regard one another as more important than himself.�
* Purity - 1 Timothy 4:12 �Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example to those who believe.�
* Honesty - Ephesians 4:25 �Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth, each one of you, with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.�
* Self-Discipline - 1 Timothy 4:7-8 �Having nothing to do with with worldly fables...On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and for life to come.�
* Excellence - 1 Cor. 9:24 �Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you win.�
* Integrity - Proverbs 10:9 �He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.�
* Perseverance - Galatians 6:9 �And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary.�

THE KNIGHT'S CREED

I am a Knight in the army of GOD.
The Lord Jesus Christ is my KING.
The Holy Bible is my Code of Conduct.
Faith, Prayer, and the Word are my weapons of Warfare.
I have been taught by the Holy Spirit,
trained by experience, tried by adversity, and tested by fire.

I am a Volunteer in this army,
and I am enlisted for Eternity.
I will either retire in this army or die in this army;
but I will not get out, sell out, be talked out, or pushed out.
I am faithful, reliable, capable, and dependable.
I will serve my Lord every day in every way that he requires.
My God can use me because I am there!

I am a Knight.
I am no longer a child.
I do not need to be pampered, petted, primed up, pumped up, picked up or pepped up!
I am a Knight.
No one has to call me, remind me, write me, visit me, entice me, or lure me!
I am a Knight.
I am not a wimp.
I am in place, saluting my King, obeying His orders, praising His name and building His Kingdom.
I do not need to be cuddled, cradled, cared for, or catered to except by my Master and Savior!
No one has to award me with recognition;
I don�t need ribbons, gifts, food, cards, or handouts,
just the words: �Well done, good and faithful servant� at the end of my days.

I am Committed.
I cannot have my feelings hurt bad enough to turn me around,
I cannot be discouraged enough to turn me aside,
I cannot lose enough to cause me to quit.
When the King called me into His army, I had nothing.
If I end up with nothing, I will still come out ahead.
I will win riches untold in my Lord�s Heavenly Realm.
My God has and will continue to supply all of my needs.

I am more than a Conqueror.
I will always triumph!
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Demons cannot defeat me,
People cannot disillusion me,
Weather cannot weary me,
Sickness cannot stop me,
Battles cannot beat me,
Money cannot buy me,
World powers cannot silence me,
and Hell cannot handle me.
Even death cannot destroy me,
for when my Sovereign calls me from this battlefield,
He will promote me to Nobility
and allow me to rule with Him.

I am a Knight in service to the King of Kings.
I am marching forth in Victory!
I will not give up.
I will not turn around.
Here I stand for His Glory and Honor;
My Sword layed at his feet,
My strength his to command.
Hail to the Most High!
His Kingdom Come!

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