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THE CHRISTIAN VIEW OF THE WORLD AS ONE FAMILY OF NATIONS
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All human beings were created by one God regardless of sex, race and skin color and in such we were created in God’s image and likeness Gen 1:26
According to Isaiah, all nations shall worship one God.Isaiah 2:1-4; No nations shall raise to fight one another and never to prepare for battle again.
John’s message is the same to all nations ie John 3:16-17 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son.”
The mission of the church is to preach the good news to all nations of the world and bring peace among them.
St.Paul in his teaching observes that mankind has sinned and fallen short of God’s glory therefore we all need redemption as people of all nations of the world.
On the day of Pentecost, the holy spirit descended on the people (Acts 2:1-12) irrespective of racial and social background.
The world is for God and all that is in it. Psalms 24:1 therefore all nations are family which belongs to God.
The message in Galatians 3:25 is quite clear that all people of the world are one in Christ whether Jews or gentiles.
The atonement day and resurrection of Jesus is a source of redemption to all nations of the world Romans 3
At the final day, all nations of the world will be judged on the same day.
Prophet Jeremiah was called to be a prophet of all nations of the world and not a particular race (Jeremiah 1:1)
Jesus’ ministry was not confined to the Jews alone but it was meant for all nations of the world.
DUTIES OF A CITIZEN
The citizen has a duty to respect and recognize the state and its authorities to direct the activities of the community so as to promote its well being. However, the state should guide people on the basis of clear policies otherwise the citizen may rebel against the state.
A citizen has a duty to engage in meaningful work for the benefit of the citizen. The family had to contribute to national development.
The citizen and the duty to promote responsible parenthood such as catering for the well-being of the children, family planning etc.
To promote democracy and the rule of law through participating in the elections and other political duties.
A citizen has the duty to pay taxes as this would make it possible to the government to provide social services. However, taxation should be carried out with justice and the funds be put to proper use.
A citizen has a duty to take part in a military field when necessary for self-defense for integrity of the state. However, they should not be forced into military services and age and health should be considered.
A citizen has the duty to respect one another.
Every citizen has a duty to participate in community activities and self-help projects such as building schools hospitals, well construction and repair
Every citizen has the duty to contribute to the promoting moral well being of the society through living exemplary lives and imparting good morals to the young ones.
Every citizen must preserve and strengthen social and cultural values for the solidarity of the society and the nation at large.
Every citizen has a duty to know the proceedings of the government and fight against in moral behaviors such as corruption.
CAUSES OF TAX DEVIATION
REASONS WHY CHRISTIANS SHOULD PAY TAXES
CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH CHRISTIANS SHOULD EVADE TAX
When the tax is being misused and goes into the hands of the individual.
As means of buying down an oppressive and exploitative regime.
When the tax is unfairly high
When there is double taxation
When it is used to buy useless commodities like weapons of massive destruction
If it is used to exploit and oppress the poor