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Questions of right and wrong considered within a Christian context. In Christianity, the Bible, the church, and prayer influence Christians when making decisions concerned with right and wrong. Concern for others, as demonstrated through Christian love (Greek agape), is a guiding principle for all Christians, while the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1–17) form the basis of the Christian moral code. The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3–11) describe the ideal traits of the Christian character.

Biblical passages repeatedly affirm the importance and principles of Christian love: that ‘God is love’ (1 John 4:8); that ‘Whoever loves God must love his brother’ (1 John 4:21); that the two greatest commandments are to love God with heart, soul, and mind, and to love one's neighbour as oneself (Matthew 22:37–40 and Mark 12:8–34); and that the greatest of all virtues is sincere love (1 Corinthians 13:13).

Matthew 6:25–34 encourages Christians not to worry about material things, and Matthew 7:1–2 warns Christians not to judge others, as they will be judged by the same measure. Submission to the authorities, and the payment of all debts and taxes, is also encouraged

The triangle represents equality and the rainbow signifies peace. The arms may be replaced by the motto Dios, Union, Libertad, ‘God, Union, Liberty’. Effective date: September 1972. >>