1897. “Human society can be neither well-ordered nor prosperous unless it has some people invested with legitimate authority to preserve its institutions and to devote themselves as far as is necessary to work and care for the good of all.”15
By “authority” one means the quality by virtue of which persons or institutions make laws and give orders to men and expect obedience from them.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
167. Is the particular Church catholic?
28. What are the characteristics of faith?
479. How are the bodies of the deceased to be treated?
212. In what does hell consist?
16. To whom is given the task of authentically interpreting the deposit of faith?
453. How does one keep Sunday holy?
278. Who is the minister for the celebration of the Eucharist?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the role of faith in the midst of suffering, according to Job 13:15-16?
What is the promise of the Messiah mentioned in Malachi 3:1-3?
What does Nahum 1:9 say about God’s mercy to those who repent?
What does it mean to choose godliness over the flesh, according to 1 Peter 4:1-6?
How important is the Word of God in the Christian life according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17?
What is the importance of gratitude and recognition according to the book of Proverbs?
