The Apostle Paul (1st Corinthians 9:26-27) would have made a great SEAL for the Gospel!
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The creed
"In times of war or uncertainty there is a special
breed of warrior ready to answer our Nation's call. A common man with uncommon
desire to succeed. Forged by adversity, he stands alongside America's finest
special operations forces to serve his country, the American people, and
protect their way of life. I am that man.
My Trident is a symbol of honor and heritage. Bestowed
upon me by the heroes that have gone before, it embodies the trust of those I
have sworn to protect. By wearing the Trident I accept the responsibility of my
chosen profession and way of life. It is a privilege that I must earn every
day.
My loyalty to Country and Team is beyond reproach. I
humbly serve as a guardian to my fellow Americans always ready to defend those
who are unable to defend themselves. I do not advertise the nature of my work,
nor seek recognition for my actions. I voluntarily accept the inherent hazards
of my profession, placing the welfare and security of others before my own.
I serve with honor on and off the battlefield. The
ability to control my emotions and my actions, regardless of circumstance, sets
me apart from other men. Uncompromising integrity is my standard. My character
and honor are steadfast. My word is my bond.
We expect to lead and be led. In the absence of orders I
will take charge, lead my teammates and accomplish the mission. I lead by
example in all situations.
I will never quit. I persevere and thrive on adversity.
My Nation expects me to be physically harder and mentally stronger than my
enemies. If knocked down, I will get back up, every time. I will draw on every
remaining ounce of strength to protect my teammates and to accomplish our
mission. I am never out of the fight.
We demand discipline. We expect innovation. The lives of
my teammates and the success of our mission depend on me – my technical skill,
tactical proficiency, and attention to detail. My training is never complete.
We train for war and fight to win. I stand ready to bring
the full spectrum of combat power to bear in order to achieve my mission and
the goals established by my country. The execution of my duties will be swift
and violent when required yet guided by the very principles that I serve to
defend.
Brave men have fought and died building the proud
tradition and feared reputation that I am bound to uphold. In the worst of
conditions, the legacy of my teammates steadies my resolve and silently guides
my every deed. I will not fail."
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"Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like
a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I
have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize." 1st Cor. 9:26-27 (NIV)
"...I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been
flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again..." 2nd
Corinthians 11:23 (NIV)
"Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus..." 2
Timothy 2:3
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