Theory question 109
Civic Responsibility(a) Discuss how Peter exhorts Christians to be good citizens. (b) In what three ways is Peter's exhortation to Christians significant?
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(a) As aliens and exiles, abstain from passions that war against the soul (1 Peter 2:11).
Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles so they may glorify God (1 Peter 2:12).
Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution (1 Peter 2:13).
Whether to the emperor as supreme or governors sent to punish wrongdoers and praise those who do right (1 Peter 2:13-14).
By doing right silence the ignorance of foolish men (1 Peter 2:15).
Live as free men, not using freedom as a pretext for evil, but 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 (1 Peter 2:18).
(b) Any three: promotes law and order; good conduct wins respect and converts; Christians contribute to national development; it removes false accusations against the church; respect for leaders brings peace; freedom is used responsibly.
Explain 1 Peter 2:11-18, then three points.