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SCRIPTURE READING

SCRIPTURE READING.

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SCRIPTURE READING

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  1. SCRIPTURE READING “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places”. Ephesians 6:10-13

  2. ON COMBAT • “If you are in a war, you are a warrior. Is there a war on drugs? Is there a war on crime? Is there a war against terrorism? Are you confronting and containing aggression as a peace officer at home, a peace keeper in some distant land, or a warrior combating terrorism around the world? Or perhaps you have chosen to be a martial arts practitioner or an armed citizen, seeding to defend yourself or your loved ones in their hour of need? Are there people who wake up every morning determined to send you back to your family in a box?” • “Then you are in a war and you are a warrior.” • “There are only two kinds of people once the bullets start to fly: warriors and victims, those who fight and those who are unprepared, unable or unwilling to defend themselves. Since you pick up this book, I assume that you walk the warrior's path” (Grossman, 2004).

  3. ON COMBAT LESSON’S FROM A SAMURAI

  4. The Code of the Samurai • Taira Shingesuke • 1639-1730 • Bushido for Beginners • Way of the Warrior • …“was composed to provide practical and moral instruction for warriors, correcting way-ward tendencies and outlining the personal, social, and professional standards of conduct…for warriors”

  5. THE HOLY BIBLE • the Great “I AM” • The Christian Warrior • “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work”. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

  6. 1st Warrior PrincipleNOT FORGETTING COMBAT • “For warriors it is essential to keep the spirit of combat in mind twenty-four hours a day, whether walking, standing still, sitting down, or reclining, never forgetting it”. • “If you are this attentive even at home, how much the more so when you go out”. • “Since you are a professional warrior and wear swords at your side, you should never forget the spirit of combat at any time”. • “A warrior who wears two swords at his side but does not put the spirit of combat into his heart is nothing but a peasant or a merchant wearing the skin of a warrior”. “Always Mindful”

  7. Watchful, Attentive, Persevere • Ephesians 6:18 (cx - in warfare) • “praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints”. • 2 Timothy 4:5 (cx – preaching, warning) • “But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry”. • 1 Peter 5:8-10 (cx – resisting the devil) • “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world”.

  8. Kani Saizo and Cornelius • Kani Saizo • Respect for his Lord • Importance of Message • Demonstrated Ability • Acts 10:1-2, 24-33 • Cornelius • No questioning Angel • Respect for messenger • Made preparation

  9. Knights of the high order Embodies the Virtues - Loyalty, Duty, and Valor Difference is seen in everyday life The 1% Rule 1 out of a100 1 out of a 1,000 "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it”. Mt 7:13-14

  10. Knights of the high order • Exercise Loyalty/Devotion • Study Literature • Practice Skills • Avoid Unnecessary Luxury • Disdains Waste • Not Stingy • Avoid Forbidden Places • Gives Up The Toughest of Personal Desires • Avoids Overindulging • Controls His Feelings • Patient Attitude

  11. COWARDLY KNIGHTS • Feign Respect • Do Not Avoid Thing Forbidden • Frequent Wrong Places • Do What They Should Not • Acting As They Please • Hate Literary Studies • Not Serious About Training • Boastful About Unlearned Skills • Spendthrifts • Stingy on Necessities • Mindless of Worry They Cause Others

  12. COWARDLY KNIGHTS “Wearing away yourself and your life like this is something that comes from a week and immature mind unable to endure and tolerate things. This generally reflects the mentality of a cowardly knight.” “Therefore I say that the courageous and the cowardly can certainly be distinguished in everyday life”.

  13. CHRISTIAN WARRIORSOF THE HIGH ORDER • Demonstrate Loyalty and Devotion • Study the Words of the Master (GOD) • Practice the “Will of God” (good works) • Avoids Luxury (all belongs to God) • Distains Waste (good stewardship) • Give Freely to All Who Have Need • Avoid Forbidden Places • Give Up Personal Desires for the Sake of Christ • Avoid All Extremes (work, folly, etc.) • Control Feelings and Tongue • Patient and Kind Attitude

  14. COWARDLY CHRISTIANS • Feign Respect for God and Others in the Church • Do the Forbidden Things • Go to Forbidden Places • Do What They Should Not • Act As They Please • Loathe Bible Studies • Don’t Seriously Pursue the Good Works of God • Spend on Themselves • Stingy With Giving • No Thought For the Maintenance of Their Soul • Mindless of the Worry They Cause Others

  15. 2ND Warrior PrincipleYOU’RE LIFE IS NOT YOUR OWN “A warrior who accepts a salary from an overlord for service as a knight cannot fulfill his duties as long as he considers his body and life to be his own”. “He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it”. Mt 10:39 “For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it”. Mt 16:25 “For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it”. Mk 8:35

  16. 2ND Warrior PrincipleYOU’RE LIFE IS NOT YOUR OWN You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. 2 Ti 2:3-5

  17. WARRIOR LESSON REVIEW • Bible is our combative training manual • Always be mindful, watchful, vigilant • Show utmost respect for God and His word • Become a Knight of the Highest Order • Examine yourself for Cowardly Knight traits • Remember, your life is not your own There are only Warriors and Victims What do you choose to be?

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