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2238. Those subject to authority should regard those in authority as representatives of God, who has made them stewards of his gifts:43 “Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution…. Live as free men, yet without using your freedom as a pretext for evil; but live as servants of God.”44 Their loyal collaboration includes the right, and at times the duty, to voice their just criticisms of that which seems harmful to the dignity of persons and to the good of the community.


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

514. To what type of work does every person have a right?

303. What are the acts of the penitent?

155. In what way does the people of God share in the three functions of Christ as Priest, Prophet and King?

421. Where does one find the New Law?

172. Why must the Church proclaim the Gospel to the whole world?

52. Who created the world?

194. What is the meaning of the “communion of saints”?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What is the significance of Christ being the Head of Creation, as mentioned in Colossians 1:15-17?

How to deal with anger and anger, according to Proverbs 15:1-2?

The Woman and the Dragon: The Struggle Between Good and Evil (Revelation 12:1-17)

What is the responsibility of Christian leaders according to James 3:1-12?

Joseph’s story: How did God use Joseph’s story to fulfill his purposes?

David’s old age and death: the end of a life of ups and downs (2 Samuel 23, 24)

The Quest for Divine Justice: Tobias’ Example Against Israel’s Oppressors