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Youngling Assignment 10
(Return to COJK Assignments) (By Atreyu)

The purpose of this lesson is to give you a brief introduction to the Jedi Code. Please post your interpretation in your intro topic.


 * Youngling Lesson # 10**


 * The Jedi Code**


 * There is no emotion, there is peace**

This part of the Code can be the most confusing to beginning Jedi. I know it was to me, the first time I heard it. If taken in its literal meaning, it sounds like Jedi are emotionless. This could not be further from the truth. Jedi still feel emotions, however, we do not allow emotions to guide our actions. Our actions come from a peaceful state of mind, and from compassion for other people. By keeping our emotions in check, and not allowing them to guide our actions, we maintain peace. This allows us to think clear and maintain “Jedi calm” in all situations. What is “Jedi calm,” you ask? Jedi calm is different from like a state of calm for other people, in many different ways. For most people, they can stay calm maybe for a little while, but never lasts very long. For a Jedi, we rely on the state of calm, to hear what the Force has to say, and to do the will of the Force. The peace brought on by true calm is the only way to fully access the power of the Force.

“So think clearly, and exercise self control….” (1 Peter 1:13)

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of malicious behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ forgave you.” (Eph. 4:31,32)


 * -There is no ignorance, there is knowledge-**

So, what does this mean? This part can have several different meanings. The first is ignorance is the absence of knowledge. This is not good for a Jedi, who should strive to learn as much as they can, in every situation. Be it the law of a new planet, or perfecting Yoda’s snake guts stew, keeping an open mind on things allows us to take in information; separate fact from fiction, and research what we don’t know. However, there is another meaning to this part of the Code. The hidden meaning is that by trusting the Force, knowledge is attained. The Force will tell you what you need to know, when you need to know it. This is not to say it is always instant information, no. It may be something as simple being drawn to read a book, or picking up a brochure, you find on the street. Trust in the Force, young one, and it will teach you much.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." (Prov. 1:7a)

“ I devoted myself to search for understanding and to explore by wisdom everything being done in the world.” (Ecc. 1:13a)

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing ot yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no partiality, and is always sincere.” (James 3:17)


 * -There is no passion, there is serenity-**

This line speaks of attachments, emotional or otherwise, people might have. A Jedi cannot afford such luxuries. Their primary duty is to the Force, and the Jedi Council. To have an emotional tie is to have something blinding you from the greater good. The Jedi cannot afford to let personal feelings invade their thoughts and actions. This will cause them to loose focus, turning them away from the will of God and the Force. The Jedi then becomes irrational and unpredictable, unable to control thoughts and actions. If the Jedi cannot control himself, how can he ever hope to control the Force, let alone his own inner darkness? Moreover, as the drop of water ripples out after it hits the river, so it is with everyone around the Jedi. They also suffer, due to the Jedi’s lack of ability to focus. Luckily, this line does not end with only passion. By rejecting all passion, and focusing once again on the Force, the Jedi can be “marked by an utter state of calm” or serenity. He has once again returned to a state of calm. His emotions are in check, and by doing this, he is at peace.

“I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it’s with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything with the help of Christ, who gives me the strength I need.” (Phil. 4:12,13)

“…but he rested on the seventh day and was refreshed.” (Ex. 31:17b)

“…and after the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper.” (1 Kings 19:12b)


 * There is no death, there is the Force**

The last line can be confusing at first glance. If taken literally, it can lead one to believe that the Jedi never die, that the Force keeps them live forever. Well, anyone who has watched any of the Star Wars movies knows this is not true. Jedi’s unfortunately can and do die, same as everyone else. Therefore, what does this line mean, there is no death, there is the Force? This means that even though the body may die the Jedi’s spirit lives on forever. It is recycled back into the Force, maintaining its strength.

“And now dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died, so that you will not grieve like people who have no hope” (1 Thes. 4:13)

“Just as everyone dies because we all belong to Adam, everyone who belongs to Christ will be given new life.” (1 Cor. 15:22)

To become a Jedi requires the deepest of commitments, the most serious of minds. Even the highly trained Jedi masters, with all their knowledge of the force, can find it confusing at times. However, strict attention to the will of the Force, and to the Jedi code, will keep everyone on track. I hope this lesson has both increased your knowledge and understanding of the Code, and made you stronger in the Force.

May the Force be with you all.