24 Virtues of a Templar Knight
Home Grand Master Succession of Grand Masters HISTORY Verifying Continuity of Knights Templar Templar Information Virtues Ranks & Structure OTJ Global Homepage Priories Log-in Option Email Log-in Templar College Comradery ✠ Templar Social Media 24 Virtues of a Templar Knight When virtues are practiced, relationships flourish. The 24 virtues of a Templar are those that remind us of the expectations that our Lord has placed before us. Living your life exhibiting these behavioral traits not only enriches the lives of others, but it also gives glory and honor to our Lord. and this Virtues should always be remembered and practiced.
Godliness
Imitating God in your everyday life. Fleeing sin and pursuing righteousness.
Faith
Trusting in God and His purpose. Seeking God with all your heart knowing that He is always there for you.
Hope
Knowing that God will provide for our needs if we hope in Him to make the answers in life clear to us.
Love
A state of kindness, compassion, humility, patience and intense caring for one another.
Justice
To act justly by doing what is right and pleasing to God. Being fair and square with others.
Prudence
The ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason – making good decisions.
Temperance
To be moderate with actions, thoughts and deeds. To exhibit restraint and avoid excess.
Strength
The spirit and conviction to live a life that is true to God based on His divine and sanctifying grace.
Humility
To humble ourselves and yield completely to the hand of God being free of pride and arrogance.
Perseverance
To be patient and committed to pursue something until it has been completed.
Honor
To serve and live only for God with the highest of respect and esteem – through your actions.
Charity
Unlimited kindness and love toward all others. Giving of your time, talent and treasures.
Sacrifice
To deny oneself by relinquishing something to the favor of God.
Compassion
The feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the unfortunate with a strong desire to alleviate suffering.
Loyalty
Faithful dedication and loyalty to God with an unwavering commitment to the Order.
Truth
The honest acceptance of fact and being sincere and candid with others regarding those truths.
Purity
To be free from anything that taints or impairs goodness. To be free from life-impairing sin.
Gallantry
Unbridled courage and bravery knowing that God has provided everything needed to be successful.
Hospitality
Ignoring convenience and going out of your way to help and serve others.
Courtesy
Behavior that is gentle, polite, well- mannered and considerate of others.
Gratitude
Being grateful and thankful for all the blessings in life that are gifts from God.
Grace & Mercy
The humble acceptance and giving of something that is either undeserved or rightly deserved.
Mentorship
Providing wise and influential counsel to others through the exchange of ideas and advice.
Overcoming Failure
Perseverance over difficult and challenging aspects of life.
All members are commemorated with the Medal of Virtues till they have completed all 24 to Qualify as a Grand Cross.
