Safeguarding, Attributes of God & Submitting to Authority

Question 1

What is Safeguarding?

Answer 1

Ensuring safety and care for ourselves and others especially the vulnerable.

Question 2

What are some of the Verses that talk about Safeguarding?

Answer 2

• Ephesians 6:11 - Use God’s word for protection
• 1 Corinthians 10:23 - Don’t abuse your right to freedom
• 1 Corinthians 10:24 - Consider the feelings of others when making decisions that affect them
• Proverbs 4:23 - Remember to look after your own well-being
• Psalm 55:22 - The Lord will protect you if you turn to him

Question 3

What are the Attributes of God?

Answer 3

• He is caring
• He is Righteous
• He is omnipresent
• He is all knowing
• He is almighty
• He is powerful
• He has a clear and fair judgement
• He is merciful and forgiving
• He awards people fairly

Question 4

What is Authority?

Answer 4

The power or right to make decisions, enforce obedience and give orders.

Question 5

What is the main Bible Verse that talks about Submitting to Authority?

Answer 5

1 Peter 2:11-25

Question 6

Who are some of the people in Authority?

Answer 6

• Parents/Guardians
• Chiefs/Police men & women
• Priests/Pastors
• Members of the Government
• Teachers

Question 7

What does Peter tell believers to do?

Answer 7

To respect everyone, love their fellow believers, honour God and to respect the Emperor.

Question 8

What are Christians told to avoid?

Answer 8

We are told to avoid using our freedom to cover p evil and we should not give into bodily passions.

Question 9

What are we told about submitting to human authority?

Answer 9

For the Lord’s sake, we are told to submit to every human authority. All authority comes from God and we should submit to it.