Theory question 109
Civic Responsibility(a) Highlight Peter's view on the concept of good citizenship. (b) Explain three obligations expected of you as a good citizen of your nation.
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(a) Abstain from fleshly passions; maintain good conduct among the Gentiles (1 Peter 2:11-12).
Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution (1 Peter 2:13).
To the emperor and to governors who 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 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: obeying laws; paying taxes; voting; respecting leaders; protecting public property; community service; honesty at work; reporting crime.
Explain 1 Peter 2:11-18, then three obligations.