Theory question 112
Civic Responsibility(a) Explain Peter's concept of a good citizen (b) Identify any three qualities of a good citizen
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(a) Christians are aliens and exiles who should abstain from passions of the flesh (1 Peter 2:11).
Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles so that they glorify God (1 Peter 2:12).
Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, to the emperor and governors (1 Peter 2:13-14).
Governors are sent to punish wrongdoers and praise those who do right (1 Peter 2:14).
By doing right, silence the ignorance of foolish men (1 Peter 2:15).
Live as free men, but not using freedom as a pretext for evil; live as servants of God (1 Peter 2:16).
Honour all men, love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the emperor (1 Peter 2:17).
(b) Any three: obedience to the law; honesty and integrity; paying taxes; respect for leaders; patriotism; voting and taking part in community work; tolerance and peaceful co-existence; reporting crime.
Explain 1 Peter 2:11-17, then three qualities.