Theory question 112
Civic Responsibility(a) Outline Peter's instructions on good citizenship.
(b) In what three ways can Christians act as good citizens today?
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(a) Abstain from fleshly passions and maintain good conduct among the Gentiles (1 Peter 2:11-12).
Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, to the emperor as supreme (1 Peter 2:13).
And to governors 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).
Servants be submissive to masters, even the overbearing (1 Peter 2:18).
(b) Any three: obeying laws; paying taxes; voting; respecting leaders; praying for the nation; avoiding corruption and violence; caring for public property; helping security agencies.
Outline 1 Peter 2:11-18, then three ways.