Obligations of Government
Obligations of the Governed
Purpose of Government
100

The government should punish wrongdoers.

What is ensuring justice?

100

These are the people the government rules over.

Who are the governed?

100

This was God's first command to Adam, giving humanity permission to rule over His domain.

What is the Creation Mandate?

200

The government should make laws that align with ethical conduct.

What is promoting morality?

200

Citizens should call out wrongful behavior in their government and promote appropriate conduct for their leaders.

What is witnessing?

200

This term refers to the sinful nature of humanity.

What is human depravity?

300

The government should have measures in place to protect citizens from internal and external threats.

What is providing national defense and public safety?

300
Citizens should advocate for their leaders with God.

What is prayer?

300

No government.

What is anarchy?

400

The government should help the poor and the struggling.

What is addressing poverty?

400

Citizens should be actively involved with their government.

What is participation?

500

The government should regulate the operations of society.

What is providing order?

500

Citizens should obey their governments.

What is submission?