Members of the Church are to be good citizens
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"Continuing after the Savior's ministry," said Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve at the October 1987 general conference, "the Apostles urged the Saints to be orderly and law-abiding. Writing to Titus, Paul declared, `Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work' (Titus 3:1).
"As Church members, we live under the banner of many different flags. How important it is that we understand our place and our position in the lands in which we live! We should be familiar with the history, heritage, and laws of the lands that govern us. In those countries that allow us the right to participate in the affairs of government, we should use our free agency and be actively engaged in supporting and defending the principles of truth, right, and freedom."That doctrine is affirmed in the Twelfth Article of Faith: "We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law."
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Articles on this page may be used in conjunction with the Sunday School course of study on the New Testament, lesson No. 39.
Information compiled by R. Scott Lloyd
Sources: Bruce R. McConkie, Doctrinal New Testament Commentary; October 1987 and October 1988 general conferences.
