The Purpose

To encourage one another to be good citizens by participating in government, obeying the law, and strengthening the community.

Scriptures

Doctrine and Covenants 58:21–22, 26–28
Doctrine and Covenants 98:4–10
Doctrine and Covenants 134
Articles of Faith 1:12
Our Heritage, pages 133–34, focusing on Elder Ezra Taft Benson’s service as Secretary of Agriculture for the United States of America.

Scripture Chain

Matthew 22:21
1 Timothy 2:1–2
D&C 58:21–22
D&C 134:1
Articles of Faith 1:12

Lesson Resources

Teacher's Manual Link
Student Manual Link
Brother Beardall's Gospel Doctrine Outlines
James E. Neumann Institute
LDS Living
Meridian Magazine Link
BYU Studies Series

Additional Articles/Info

“Defending Religious Freedom”
“In Favor of Religious Freedom”
“How to Defend Religious Freedom”
“Religious Freedom”
“Church and State”
“Religious Freedom”
“Of Governments and Laws” 
“Housewife in a Foreign War Zone”
“Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson: Patriotism and Love of Country”
 “Reflections on War and Power”
“Religious Freedom”
“Of Governments and Laws.”
“Ministry of Ezra Taft Benson: A Latter-day Saint in Washington, D.C.”

Doctrine and Covenants Resources

Seminary Manual Link
Institute Manual Link
Audio Doctrine & Covenants Downloads
BYU D&C Series
Our Heritage: A Brief History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints