241. What is the fourth commandment of God?
The fourth commandment of God is: thy father and thy .
242. What are we commanded by the fourth commandment?
By the fourth commandment we are commanded to and our parents, to them in all that is not sinful, and to them when they are in need.
243. Does the fourth commandment oblige us to respect and to obey others besides our parents?
Besides our parents, the fourth commandment obliges us to respect and obey all our lawful .
244. What duty have parents toward their children and superiors toward those under their care?
Parents must for the and bodily welfare of their children; superiors, according to their varying degrees of responsibility, must for those entrusted to them.
245. What are the duties of a citizen toward his country?
A citizen must love his country, be sincerely interested in its , and respect and obey its lawful .
246. How does a citizen show a sincere interest in his country's welfare?
A citizen shows a sincere interest in his country's welfare by honestly and without selfish motives, by paying just , and by his country's rights when necessary.
247. Why must we respect and obey the lawful authority of our country?
We must respect and obey the lawful authority of our country because it comes from , the Source of all authority.
248. Why are we obliged to take an active part in works of good citizenship?
We are obliged to take an active part in works of good citizenship because right requires citizens to work together for the public of the country.
249. What are the chief duties of those who hold public office?
The chief duties of those who hold public office are to be to all in exercising their authority and to the general welfare.
250. What does the fourth commandment forbid?
The fourth commandment forbids , unkindness, and to our parents and lawful superiors.