Every competition damages your reputation, rivals seize every opportunity to overtake us, and few wage honorable war. An honorable warrior distinguishes himself by conspicuous gallantry, living the values of respect, duty, loyalty, and selfless service. The highest award for valor is given to those who exhibit integrity and personal courage in everything they do.
War is not our making but our unmaking and is the brutal thing that it is.
Let us vow to not steal, lie, or cheat, and not tolerate among us anyone who does. That we may demonstrate honor by striving to do honorable things at all times. Furthermore, we shall resolve to do our duty and live honorably, so help us God.
We must have a good reputation (1Timothy 3:7) that we do not fall into reproach and the devil’s snare. Avoid small competitions, which can cause damage to one’s reputation over time. Especially contest between family and friends, because those closest, with hidden resentment, can do the most damage to our reputation, that we can fall into disgrace. They wage dishonorable warfare against those whom have done them no harm.
We are Kingdom warriors, and we wage honorable war, that our God awards us with HIS words, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant” job well done! (Matthew 25:21)
1 Timothy 3:7
New International Version
7 “He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.”
1 Timothy 3:7
King James Version
7 “Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.”
1 Timothy 3:7
Living Bible
7 “Also, he must be well spoken of by people outside the church—those who aren’t Christians—so that Satan can’t trap him with many accusations and leave him without freedom to lead his flock.”
Matthew 25:21
New International Version
21 “ “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ ”
Matthew 25:21
King James Version
21 “His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”
Matthew 25:21
Living Bible
21 “ “His master praised him for good work. ‘You have been faithful in handling this small amount,’ he told him, ‘so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Begin the joyous tasks I have assigned to you.’ ”