Citizenship

1. Definition
1. 1828: The state of being vested with the rights and privileges of a citizen.
1. Rights (entitlement)
2. Privileges (benefit)
3. Citizen (inhabitant)
1. 1828: The native of a city, or an inhabitant who enjoys the freedom and privileges of the city in which he resides; the freeman of a city, as distinguished from a foreigner, or one not entitled to its franchises.
2. Citizenship is having all the rights that your government guarantees.
2. Quotes From Prophets
1. “As we approach the end of our nation’s Bicentennial celebration, it is appropriate that we consider our heritage, our citizenship in this great nation, and our membership in the restored church of Christ.” (EZRA TAFT BENSON, General Conference, October 1976)
1. Our citizenship is who we are, our heritage, our freedoms.
2. “No matter what citizenship or race, whether male or female, no matter what occupation, no matter your education, regardless of the generation in which one lives, life is a homeward journey for all of us, back to the presence of God in his celestial kingdom.” (BOYD K. PACKER, General Conference, April 1987)
1. Your citizenship does not determine anything in the long run. God does not judge you differently because of your citizenship.
3. Scriptures
1. We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law. (The 12th Article of Faith)
1. Even though we may be placed in different circumstances, we are commanded to be good citizens.
4. Personal Definition

Citizenship is being a good person. It is being the kind of person who always tries to make things better for those around him. We are commanded to be good loyal citizens.