The Measure maintains that the next components of honor are Heroism, Courage, and Spirituality. This is the Measure of the Sword.
A strong spirit and faith in the patron deities of the Knighthood form the spring from which courage and heroism flow. Courage is the will to strike a blow for the cause of Good, no matter what the personal cost.
Heroism is this same spirit of self-sacrifice, dedicated to defending the world against the forces of Evil in all of its forms. The heroic, courageous Knight is a champion of the weak, defenseless, oppressed, poor, enslaved, and falsely accused, and he always renders aid to those in need.
While no truly courageous and heroic Knight would run from a battle or decline combat with an Evil foe, the Measure does recognize that it is fruitless to throw oneself away in a battle that cannot possibly be won. The Measure teaches a Knight prudence in choosing his battles and that it is better to live to fight another day than to die in a battle that cannot be won.
A Knight of the Sword must pay homage to Kiri-Jolith and the other gods of Good each day. A Clerist must spend one day a week fasting with prayer to Kiri-Jolith at sunrise, noon, and sunset. A Sword Knight must eagerly engage evil opponents without needlessly throwing his life away, protect the weak and defenseless, and foreswear the use of his Knightly powers for unrighteous reasons.