James madison declared, “liberty may be endangered by the abuses of liberty as well as the abuses of power.” this statement reflected a concern that public liberty might endanger private liberty. carefully analyze this concern. why might some americans take this view? which liberty was more valued? how did the final constitution reflect this concern?

the main reason that the constitution did not proclaim all men to be free and equal is because of the issue of slavery.

according to romans 13: 1-7, 1st peter 2: 12-14, and 1 timothy 2: 1-4, christians as citizens have specific responsibilities to a nation that gives liberties to its people. christians are obliged to live as good citizens by submitting to the human government. honor, or respect, is due to men in the high governmental station. a christian should reflect such respect not to gain some favor but because it is god’s will. peter 2: 14 notes that the purpose of the human government is to promote peace and justice in society. to submit to human government, peter includes three elements; obedience, respect, and good deeds.