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18. How do we sin against our Civil Rulers?

1. By hatred and contempt; 2. By reviling and blaspheming them; 3. By refusing to pay the taxes due to them; 4. By resistance and rebellion; and 5. By any sort of treason, violence, or conspiracy, against our Government and country.

19. When are parents, superiors, and sovereigns not to be obeyed?

When they command anything unlawful before God.

20. How should young people behave towards the aged?

Young people should treat the aged respectfully, listen to their good advice, and, as far as possible, lighten the burden of their old age.

Application. Hearken now to your parents, teachers, Pastors, etc., and follow them, 'Lest thou mourn at the last, and say: Why have I hated instruction, and my heart consented not to reproof, and have not heard the voice of them that taught me. and have not inclined my ear to masters?' (Prov. v. 11-13).