The author states that a bad ruler in contrast to a good ruler is:
....who have less are to that degree inferior; and those who have more bad characteristics than good are not worthy to hold land or govern people; and the same can be said of other lords such as dukes, counts, barons, and other of whatever rank, in relation to ruling great lands and peoples. And it can also be said of all nobles, be they only of middle rank: he who does best will he not always be the most praised, esteemed and honored?
While this seems to you my readers a stark reminder of current day politicians or business leaders yet we must keep focus on what is being said here and how it relates to us Warriors or those who seek to be Warriors in our times.
A Warrior is a leader of men and a leader in his or her family. For a good leader will set the right example to all whereas a bad leader will bring out chaos, strife and confusion with a family or following.
Consider this; people seek to look up to an individual for inspiration, guidance and leadership today, yet there is a huge lacking in such individuals and we see more bad examples and rarely the good examples of Warriors or leaders. The impact that will have is more people will loose the way if not the will to live a life of purpose and vision because of despair and the poison of our times called "complacent, docile morality." What I mean by is that when an individual chooses to not stand up in the face of injustice or causeless hatred out of a lack of will to stand and fight, rather living through the day "just getting by." This amoral trap is what has many people enslaved that it would seem impossible to create or build individuals of Honor. Yet it is not so.
For those that make the daily choice to live life with purpose and following the Way of the Warrior, we are the men and women that fight the amoral traps and set the example so as to help people be restored to the belief of the heroic and life of vision.
Yet people will say something like "Okay I understand your point, but I still don't get it. Why do we need to put good people that end up as hypocrites and break the law under our noses?" Or "Why can't we find any real good people to make the change we need because there is no one good?" The answer is this:
Surely, ill deeds are shameful, fearful, and dangerous to commit and unworthy ways of life bring shame, blame, and an increase of sin, and unworthy acts lead to behaving in a shameful and dishonorable way in relation to worthy men, bringing one to a bad end. It should, therefore, be recognized firmly and with certainty that deeds of valor, a good way of life, and good undertakings are more pleasant to carry out than are the above mentioned bad ones; for those who perform deeds of valor do so gladly, confidently and without fear of reproach; and those who lead a good life can fittingly go anywhere freely without fear. Those who carry out noble undertakings should take no account of envy or hatred of which they may be the object or of any ill which may be said of them or which people may want to do to them; for their deeds of valor, way of life and noble undertakings will bear them along, direct them, and keep them safe everywhere.
Enough is said to bring the point of this post out, but allow me to clarify what the author is saying. First, leading an amoral life will lead to a disastrous and empty end to one's life. Second, a life that is feed with deeds of heroism, courage, healthy & wise lifestyle, and undertakings that fulfill a noble cause is worthy of investment in time and daily choices (this type of lifestyle will benefit one in the short and long run of life). Third, when setting out on a noble undertaking one should never let envy or hatred (even causeless hatred) enter into their mind so as to loose focus on the undertaking and become mentally distracted by their emotion. In essence, deeds or actions will speak more than the words of many people.
How does all this relate to Warriors as leaders? In this manner, living the Way of the Warrior has more benefits to oneself and to people than a lifestyle that is contrary to the Way of the Warrior. When a Warrior has a family, and leads to his/her best of their ability by living the Way of the Warrior and teaching it to their children, that family will benefit in the short and long term with a strong moral foundation that will withstand the onslaught of amorality in this world.
Be the strong, wise and good leader Brave Warrior, people are looking up to you and are depending on you.
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