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(:It may well be that there is a government actually endeavoring to insure justice toward all am peace among the factions. It is, however, much more natural for a state to be oppressive.:) The greatest cause for which so many resist the state authority is (found) in the imposition of heavy burdens of taxation, compulsory services, required field work, and many other injustices. The subjects are sinful through their impatience, seeking revenge against those who are in authority over then, and they curse them; thus, the lords sin in committing injustices, and the subjects sin in feeling revengeful towards their lords. (:As a Christian, bear patiently all unjustices, and your patience will be added to your credit in the world to come.:) If you do not want to go to the forest, singing even during storm, of your own accord, you will be compelled to go there weeping, and they shall beat you over your head. Thus, you resist in vain the current of the river; you may cross it with humility, but you cannot slow it down with your grumbling. 191*