Submission to the Law of the Land.
=1.= What are the teachings of the Church regarding the duties of its
members with respect to the secular law?
=2.= Cite instances recorded in the Old Testament of Divine approval
and admonition regarding the secular laws.
=3.= Give examples from the life of the Savior.
=4.= What were the teachings of the apostles of old regarding the
observance of the law of the land by the members of the Church?
=5.= Cite the word of the Lord as given through modern revelation
regarding the attitude of members of the Church toward the governments
under which they live.
=6.= What has the Lord said as to His judgment concerning those who
are effectually prevented by their enemies from a strict compliance
with His requirements?
=7.= Give a modern instance of an abandonment by the Church, under
pressure of secular law, of a Divine requirement.
=8.= Show that secular authority is recognized of God as necessary to
the government of mankind, and that the officers of the law are
therefore to be obeyed.
=9.= Summarize the declarations of belief regarding the duty of the
Church toward the law of the land, as formulated by Joseph Smith, and
as adopted by the Church.