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Our Values King Raedwald |
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This statement of our values is drawn from the earliest known codes of
chivalry, sometimes called the ‘noble habitus’ which pre-dates the better known
‘Ten Commandments of Chivalry.’ These have been used to draw up our Saxon
interpretation of the Beatitudes. On these, we make our
stand! |
1. Loyalty (Fidelity) Loyalty
to our faith in Christ Jesus, to our folk and kinfolk, our traditions and
proven friends, our elders and rightful leaders. 2. Love Act out of love not hate.
3. Forbearance Discipline
and self-control, acting proportionally to situations and showing mercy. 4. Courage Strength
of character to face adversity bravely, standing your ground and doing what
is right even when criticised and preserving
despite whatever difficulties arise. 5. Industriousness Hard working, energetic
and productive. 6. Generosity
(hospitality) Fair
minded and compassionate to the weak and poor, unselfish with time and wealth
and a willingness to help those in need. 7. Compassionate strength
Strength
to defeat evil and those who would do us harm, coupled with compassion, mercy
and opposition to cruel and unjust acts. 8. Honour Personal
integrity resulting from displaying the above qualities, fame and glory from
brave and honourable deeds. |