A Congregation at Prayer ~ The Table of Duties: Of Citizens

CATECHESIS NOTES FOR THE WEEK—Of Citizens--This section of the Table of Duties teaches us that citizens are not only to honor the civil government, but they are also to participate fully in the society.  Christians, governed by the Word of God, their faith in Christ, and their understanding of the distinction between the two kingdoms, are encouraged to participate in civic discourse, run for public office, serve in the military, and volunteer in the community.  Their faith in Christ manifests itself in acts of charity and mercy for the temporal support of their neighbors in need.  In addition to paying taxes and obeying the laws of the land, Christians are called to pray for their rulers, participate in the general welfare of the nation, and “to be ready to do whatever is good.”—Excerpted from Lutheran Catechesis, p. 374

A Congregation at Prayer – April 19-25, 2016 – Table of Duties: Of Citizens
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