By Elimu Assistant Team 
Ways of showing respect to the Government
- Obeying the laws and observing the constitution of the nation
- Working towards the welfare/ development of the country
- Performing the duties expected of them/ entrusted to them faithfully
- Preaching against sin/ Evil e.g. injustice, exploitation, tribalism, sexism, oppression
- Exercising their civic rights e.g. right to vote, during elections
- Pray for the government and leaders, the welfare of the nation
- Preaching peace/ love/ justice and reconciliation
- Being involved in charitable work to supplement government efforts e.g. helping the sick, poor, old, people with special needs
- Working towards the establishment of good social relationships
- Teaching the people to obey the laws of god/ teaching of Jesus to mold them into good citizens of the country
- Paying taxes to the state
- Christians serve in the government as civil servants
- Report law breakers/ evil-doers to the authorities
- Observing/ celebrating national days
- Avoiding activities that undermine the government or lead to the breakdown of Law and order e.g. illegal strikes, demonstrations
