The Seven Men A Man Has To Be Pt.6

6. The Knight in Shining Armor

When little girls dream of knights in shining armor, they think of a handsome young man riding on a white horse coming to take them away to a life of love and romance. When little boys think of knights in armor (notice I didn't say shining) they think of sword fights and defeating their enemies in battle.
I have alaways loved fantasy stories and movies, especially if they are medieval fantasy like Lord of the Rings or King Arthur, The Three Muskateers. My wife also shares my interest in these things also. Not so much the movies, but her interest is of course on the romance side. She surprised me on one of our vacations to Orlando by taking me to the Medieval Times dinner show.
A man has to be both types of knight in shining armor. The one little girls think of and the one little boys think of. He has to be capable of showing his love for his maiden and his valiance for fighting and vanquishing his enemies. The knight in shining armor has to be a hero to his children and a hero to his wife. He has to stand and fight for truth and honor in the service of his king.
Sometimes people make the statement that chivalry is dead. I don't so much think it is dead as I think that there has been generations of young men raised without being taught chivalry, truth and honor. They are not taught to stand for truth and justice. They are not taught honor and commitment. Young girls are not taught to look for these characteristics in boy, nor are they taught how to be honorable ladies.
Men, your girlfriend or wife should never walk behind you like a servant or a dog. They are to walk beside you in that place of honor which is rightfully theirs. Be gentleman at all times. Hold the door for a lady and open the car door for yours.
Ladies, learn to be a lady. You don't have to dress and act like a hooker to hook a real man. My wife caught my heart by what was in hers. Proverbs 31.
The true warrior, the true knight in shining armor serves. He serves his God and king, fighting for love, truth and honor. He will not love nor serve any other.

In Christ, Kevin