Chapter III. Of Three Things which are needful for the Young Soldier of Christ

HAVING then declared war, young soldier of Christ, you have need of three things: a heart courageous and resolute for the conflict, arms, and the knowledge how to use them.

Resolution for the conflict will be acquired by frequently considering that the life of man upon earth is a warfare, and that the law of this warfare is, that he who does not fight as he ought, shall without doubt perish for ever.

Courage will be gained, first by distrust of self and by great trust in God, and by the firm conviction that He is within you to rescue you from danger. Whenever, then, you are assaulted by enemies, be assured, that as often as, distrusting your own power and wisdom, you turn with confidence to the Power, Wisdom, and Goodness of God, you will come off victorious in the conflict.

Your arms are resistance and violence.