Nearly every organization in the world has standards, creed’s or codes of conduct for their members. Those who belong to those organizations make a commitment to act, behave or comply in the way those codes outline. In fact, most people who join any organization, do so BECAUSE of the standards set forth by those organizations. They join because they want to be a part of what that organization represents and stands for.
This is especially true in warrior cultures. From the ancient Spartans, to the modern day SEAL’s…all of them have had rigorous standards that defined who and what they were. They were great because they set high and undeviating standards. If someone could not live up to the standard, then they simply could not be a part of the organization.
For example…to even be considered a candidate to become a Navy SEAL requires that you:
a) Must be Male
b) Must be in the US Navy
c) Must be able to pass a minimum physical fitness requirements
d) Must complete the BUD/s school training
There is also some additional testing that occurs to determine mental and psychological compatibility to serve.
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Thinking About Warriors...
In my estimation, when talking about warriors, there are two very distinct groups of warriors.
One warrior is the kind who fights a physical enemy, the one who can harm and kill our physical bodies. The second warrior is the one who fights on a more spiritual plane. This is the warrior who steps in to stand between Heavenly Father’s children and the forces of Satan who wish to tear us down.
The first kind of warrior is the typical image we think of when we hear the word ‘warrior’. The Navy SEAL, the Green Beret, the fighter pilot, the police officer, etc. His job is two-fold, to bring ultimate destruction to his enemy and to do all he can to protect his own people. This warrior goes out to fight so that others don’t have too. He is the main force standing between the threats to his country and those he loves at home. He will sacrifice his physical body so that others don’t have to experience pain.
“People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf” – George Orwell
One warrior is the kind who fights a physical enemy, the one who can harm and kill our physical bodies. The second warrior is the one who fights on a more spiritual plane. This is the warrior who steps in to stand between Heavenly Father’s children and the forces of Satan who wish to tear us down.
The first kind of warrior is the typical image we think of when we hear the word ‘warrior’. The Navy SEAL, the Green Beret, the fighter pilot, the police officer, etc. His job is two-fold, to bring ultimate destruction to his enemy and to do all he can to protect his own people. This warrior goes out to fight so that others don’t have too. He is the main force standing between the threats to his country and those he loves at home. He will sacrifice his physical body so that others don’t have to experience pain.
“People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf” – George Orwell
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