The Way of a Knight
Members of the Legacy community– students, parents, faculty, staff, coaches, and administration– seek to supplement their faith with virtue and godly character so that they might live as effective and fruitful leaders for Christ (2 Peter 1:5-8).
However, there is danger in pursuing virtue void of faith. Neither human virtue nor the pursuit of such virtue grants us favor with God or can save us from death– the consequence of our sin (Romans 3:23, 6:23). It is only by God’s grace, through faith, that people are saved (Ephesians 2:8-9). Ironically, as we pursue godly virtue and character, we can also easily grow in pride, basking in the glory of our own virtue instead of praising God for the work of His Spirit in and through our lives. Such a heart attitude of pride, even when directed at good things like character and virtue, does not please God. Rather, true godly character begins with repentance from our sin and a desire that God’s name be glorified through our life. Godly virtue, then, emanates from saving faith, as we imitate God’s character (Ephesians 5:1) and humbly work out our own salvation “with fear and trembling” (Philippians 2:12).
Therefore, with careful and introspective attention to heart attitudes, Legacy Christian Academy develops and honors virtue in the lives of all Legacy Knights:
- Compassion - Showing concern, mercy, and God’s love to those around me; treating others as I want to be treated (Galatians 6:10, 1 John 3:17).
- Courage - Persevering in doing right when difficulty or evil demands compromise from God’s way (Joshua 1:9, James 1:12).
- Encouragement - Building others up as God commands by expressing joy in their success and actively working toward unity (Ephesians 4:29, 1 Thessalonians 5:11).
- Humility - Considering others more important than myself; submitting as God’s servant to do his will (Proverbs 11:2, Philippians 2:3).
- Integrity - Unifying my thoughts, words, and actions with God’s values, even when only God sees; being honest and speaking the truth (Proverbs 11:3, Colossians 3:9).
- Joyfulness - Rejoicing with contentment in every circumstance because of the peace God provides (Psalm 5:11, Philippians 4:4).
- Justice - Demonstrating God’s love by standing up for what is right, advocating for those in need, and serving as a champion for the vulnerable (Psalm 106:3, Micah 6:8).
- Obedience - Following instruction, from God and any authority He has placed over me, with a right heart attitude and without challenge, excuse, or delay (Hebrews 13:17, 1 John 5:3).
- Patience - Waiting on God for His timing and accepting that His timing is best (Psalm 37:7, 2 Peter 3:9).
- Peacemaking - Using God’s strength to show genuine kindness to all people; pursuing forgiveness and reconciliation, both personally and in mediation between others (Philippians 4:32, Titus 3:1-2).
- Respect - Honoring others and valuing all people, including myself, as made in God’s image (Matthew 7:12, Romans 12:10).
- Responsibility - Doing what I know I ought to do; stewarding well the resources God has entrusted to me (James 4:17, 1 Peter 4:10).
- Self-Control - Allowing God’s Spirit to guide my thoughts, words, and actions (Proverbs 16:32, 29:11).
- Thankfulness- Expressing gratefulness in all circumstances, knowing that God works all things for good for those who love Him (Psalm 100:4, Romans 8:28).
- Wisdom - Aligning my thoughts, words, and actions with truth found in God’s Word (Proverbs 19:20, James 3:17).