Sharing what’s valuable in life means not just giving away material goods, but also time, attention, wisdom and energy - the things that create a strong, rich and diverse community. Words and attitudes can be painful weapons in the modern world, which is why a knight in shining armor exercises mercy in his or her dealings with others, creating a sense of peace and community, rather than engendering hostility and antagonism. More than bravado or bluster, today’s knight in shining armor must have the courage of the heart necessary to undertake tasks which are difficult, tedious or unglamorous, and to graciously accept the sacrifices involved.Ī knight in shining armor holds him- or herself to the highest standard of behavior, and knows that “fudging” on the little rules weakens the fabric of society for everyone. By combining these, we have created what we consider to be the seven knightly virtues of the modern code of chivalry: There were, however, several common themes found in these lists of knightly virtues. (And if you’ve read some version of a “true code of chivalry” on the Net or in a book somewhere, rest assured it was written sometime long after the Age of Chivalry was past.) Many people - from successful knights to contemplative philosophers - compiled lists of virtuous qualities, called the “knightly virtues,” which they felt defined chivalry. The spurs represented courage, and when a young man was knighted, it was sometimes said he had “won his spurs.” (The spur pictured belonged to a German knight of the 16th century.)Īlthough we often refer to the “code of chivalry,” in truth, there was no such thing as a uniform code of knightly behavior and attitude in the Middle Ages. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.Essential elements of today’s code of chivalry All of a knight’s virtues were symbolized by the equipment he used, and perhaps nothing was more symbolic than the knight’s spurs. The author of Be the Change, Zach speaks to hundreds of thousands of people each year, inspiring them to find their passion and make a change in the world. When he was twelve, he started a campaign called Loose Change to Loosen Chains, helping to raise awareness and money to free people from slavery. Zach Hunter is a teenage abolitionist and activist, spending much of his time working to end modern-day slavery around the world and fighting other problems in the world today. and every day will be an adventure as you discover how to defend others, act with integrity, and live with courage and significance. Turning traditional notions of chivalry upside down, Zach Hunter draws from ten principles of the ancient knights and unites them with the teachings of Jesus, resulting in a code of personal justice that―if we live it out today―will transform us.Įmbark on the quest for chivalry. Less honor, mercy, selflessness, and love.Įnter the cause of chivalry. we’re also seeing less civil and kind behavior in our daily lives. But as we reach out to help those who are hungry, sick, or poor. As a generation rising up to care for the hurting and oppressed, we are passionate about justice and willing to fight for it. It’s a way for young men and women― all of us―to live justly in an unjust world. It’s not a list of rules teaching guys how to treat girls. Chivalry is alive and well― it’s just not what you expected
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