SMYRNA: LEARNING THE HAND

War on Saints at Smyrna: Battle for service excellence in the execution of God’s revealed will

SMYRNA [DEA] : TELEOS and Love Perfected 2 Kinaesthetic (Hand) intelligence - Gift of the hand, artisanal witness Blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church nobody does it better; excellence in execution of a plan, script or score stand firm, tough as an anvil though often beaten

War on Saints: Battle at Smyrna (Pt. 1)

War on Saint: Death to Paganism (Pt. 2)

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Principle of knowledge: The genius of knowledge is to help people help themselves, through solutions that are both elegant in design and miraculous in effect. (Proverbs 9:9-10 "Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.")

True knowledge elevates service to others above self-interest. Such knowledge draws on their know-how, values, and skills to help people help themselves though solutions that are both elegant and miraculous. Pure knowledge is its own reward and is often extended with no expectation of significant financial return (pro bono service). (1 Peter 4:10 "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace.")

Identity: Characterized by TELEOS (completion/perfection) and Love Perfected, focusing on kinaesthetic intelligence and artisanal witness (James 1:4 "And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.")
Mission: Excellence in execution of God's revealed will, demonstrating superior service through hands-on implementation (Colossians 3:23-24 "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward.")
Values:
- Resilience ("tough as an anvil though often beaten") (James 1:12 "Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial.")
- Excellence ("nobody does it better") (Daniel 6:3 "Then this Daniel became distinguished above all other high officials and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him.")
- Sacrificial service ("Blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church") (Revelation 2:10 "Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.")
Knowledge Principle:
- Focuses on empowering others through elegant and effective solutions (Proverbs 3:27 "Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.")
- Emphasizes service above self-interest (Philippians 2:3-4 "Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.")
- Values pro bono service and pure knowledge as its own reward (Matthew 10:8 "Freely you received, freely give.")

The remaining aspects of the seven modalities paradigm are not directly addressed in the provided context, but this profile highlights Smyrna's emphasis on practical service, martyrdom, and excellence in execution.