What we do in life echoes in eternity

"Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong; that is your oath."\
-Balian of Ibelin - Kingdom of Heaven. 

There was a time once, when chivalry was the standard men lived by, when Sir was a title with meaning and weight behind it, not just a term of respect that  future son-in-laws call their potential father-in-laws. A time when the pen was not mightier, but swords ruled, it was a sign of wealth and status.  It was the best gift that could be passed on from father to son. A time when a a good man was defined by his character, valor, honor, and chivalry.  When you owned whatever you did either good or bad, and took the consequences.  A time when the greatest compliment any man could receive is to have someone who knew your father say to you, "you are your father's son".

Could you imagine that comment today?

Would any guy these days take it as a compliment?

What has happened to men that we no longer take that as a compliment?

Many books have been written about this topic. The problem with fathers, sons, and the relationship or lack there of between them.  Being a true man, and a man of God.  These are important topics.  This is not to say that there weren't these problems in medieval times, but can you think of any man you know, yourself included, and myself included for that matter.

Who doesn't want their own son to take that compliment like gold?

I want my son to take that compliment as the best compliment he could receive.

So what do we do?  First we must learn to live like real men of God, following kingdom principles.  Be men of honor and valor.  Respected by men and God alike. Chivalrous and upright. King David command's his son Solomon and all men on how to be men. "Now the days of David drew near that he should die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying: "I go the way of all the earth; be strong, therefore, and prove yourself a man. And keep the charge of the Lord your God: to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, His commandments, His judgments, and His testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do and wherever you turn;" (1 Kings 2:1-3).


What kind of man will you chose to be? Will you follow the Lord, and walk in the ways of a righteous man, a godly man? Or will you walk in the ways of this world, and not be the type of father your son wants to be come, the type of father who draws a violent and negative reaction.


What will your legacy be?


Will your son want to continue it?


“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
- Joshua 1:9