Faith

Faith will deliver us

Faith is one of the strongest virtues a knight has in his spiritual

armory. When infused with the soul, it frees and empowers the spirit. But

like most virtuous paths, it takes time and devotion to aquire, and at

times, it is difficult to keep.

We ride into battle daily in these darker times and the forces of evil seem

to plague the lands in staggering numbers. We must believe that our work,

our prayers, and our deeds are not in vain. The knights are advocates of

good and we must not forget that. Do not allow arrogant demands of our gods

or our keep enter your minds for we have made total commitments to them. It

is the seed of doubt the can sit and grow inside the spirit into a monster

and consume oneself from within. Should questions of doubt arise,

incorporate them into your prayers with a submissive attitude for they will

be heard.

There must be confidence given to the lord Austinian as well as trust. Be

patient and understand that good will triumph and displace evil. When the

world looks as if it will be over run by evil, rest assured that this will

not be so. As we try and walk the path of his will, stay focused with

prayer and good deeds. Do not allow the lies and deceit of evil sway you.

Be loyal and do not heed the calls of those who walk the other paths.

The seed of doubt, be it one that makes you question your god or Knighthood,

is a heavy burden to bear. A burden that a knight can not afford to carry.

Have faith in our Lord and our leaders. He will be our salvation and they

they will lead us to victory.

Signed, Varner PferdRitter

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Geirhart: Using your Faith as a Shield for your Behavior

Mon May 9 15:16:12 2022

To: All Immortals ( Cayenna Admin )

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Friends,

Faith is a complex and very individual thing to all people regardless of

aura. However, these days, one must be careful that one doesn't use their

faith as a shield for poor behavior. A follower of the light is there to

help others, bridge divides, heal, and be a benefit to the realm. However,

that "goodness" does not entitle you to act in a manner that makes others

feel less important or that you are beyond rebuke.

The same for evil, there are many honorable individuals with a red aura.

Yes, they kill, and they are devious but there is a difference between being

evil and just being a jerk to others as one might say. How can you spread

darkness if your actions only invite scorn? Burning bridges has not made

anyone convert or see things your way.

There are ways to spread the word of your faith or to act in it's best

interest without demeaning another. Yet I have begun to see divides between

all faiths because people have said my faith allows me to be such. I say,

it's not your faith but you. You are deciding your words and deeds. You

are responsible for how your actions reflect you and your faith.

So, look carefully upon your actions and your words. If you believe this is

what is asked of you, so be it. However, if you decided to belittle others

but could have found another way to reach the same goal, then that's on you.

Choose wisely,

Geirhart