"We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law"
We firmly believe that earthly governments and authorities ought to be respected and upheld. The Lord said, in a revelation to His prophet, that "the law of the land ... is justifiable before me" (D&C 98: 5). We have a duty, as God's children, to live according to the law and be upstanding members of society. In addition to simply living within the confines of the law, we believe it is important to participate in the process as much as we can. It is important to vote on whom the "kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates" are. We are to stand up and have our voice heard on issues of law and government. We are to defend our rights of worship, morality, speech, and many others. But as we do so, we are not representing the church. We are fulfilling our duty as citizens of our respective societies.
I believe that Jesus Christ lives! I know His church and His priesthood are restored to the earth. I know that as we follow His example and live the laws of the land, we can be true representatives of Him.
For more on the Articles of Faith, see http://mormon.org/articles-of-faith/
We firmly believe that earthly governments and authorities ought to be respected and upheld. The Lord said, in a revelation to His prophet, that "the law of the land ... is justifiable before me" (D&C 98: 5). We have a duty, as God's children, to live according to the law and be upstanding members of society. In addition to simply living within the confines of the law, we believe it is important to participate in the process as much as we can. It is important to vote on whom the "kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates" are. We are to stand up and have our voice heard on issues of law and government. We are to defend our rights of worship, morality, speech, and many others. But as we do so, we are not representing the church. We are fulfilling our duty as citizens of our respective societies.
I believe that Jesus Christ lives! I know His church and His priesthood are restored to the earth. I know that as we follow His example and live the laws of the land, we can be true representatives of Him.
For more on the Articles of Faith, see http://mormon.org/articles-of-faith/
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