More than just politically unified, we are woven together as a tribe, an extended family, a thriving community, bound to each other by the love of God. Living by God's rules and standards, we are morally and culturally unified, experiencing a strength not easily broken; a determination not easily crushed. We look to our leaders, our fathers in the faith, for wisdom and guidance, knowing we can trust them, for they are submitted and governed by God's love. Each member of God's family is loved and cherished as a valuable resource. With God's wisdom and help we take care of our own. Our children are born at home and carefully educated and trained with loving discipline as the rule. They learn early that they have an important part to play in God's Kingdom. We have no place for the tragedy of wasted youth. <br /> <br />We hold all things in common, for everything we own belongs to God. The competition of who has and who doesn't is eliminated. Hard work, diligent industry, good stewardship, along with keeping waste and frivolous expenses to a bare minimum, all work to assure that we will prosper even when times are hard. Of course these characteristics are the result of obedience to the wisdom God gives us. We give God all the glory, for without Him we can do nothing. <br /> <br />The boundaries of God's Holy Tribal Nation span the globe, and you will find its subjects in every nation. Our culture is as old as time itself, for in the beginning God created man, walking and talking with him in the garden. This is who we are: a people who walk and talk with God; a people who beg God to rule over them; a living example for all to see how God can bless a people who truly love Him and seek to obey His commands. A Militant, Aggressive Army <br /> <br />As we progress in our walk with the Lord, we soon find out that God has enemies, and because we belong to God, His enemies are our enemies as well. As we truly love the Lord and seek to obey His Word, the truth soon dawns on us that every true disciple is also going to be a soldier. When enough soldiers join forces, instituting a chain of command and submitting to that order, what you have is an army. That's what we are: an army of militant Spirit soldiers under the command of Christ our King. To avoid confusion, we make it plain at the outset that we are the Army That Sheds No Blood. Carnal weapons have no place in our ranks. The sword we use is spiritual, for we want to see men saved, not destroyed like worthless animals. <br /> <br />As an army we share common goals and ideals. We live by army standards, rules, and regulations. Because we are God's army, the standard we live by is God's holiness. All aspects of our lives are lived in common.
