d us to sin
because they are not then acting with God's authority, but contrary to
it and in violation of His laws.

Q. 1261. {363} Are we bound to honor and obey others than our parents?
A. We are also bound to honor and obey our bishops, pastors,
magistrates, teachers, and other lawful superiors.

Q. 1262. Who are meant by magistrates?
A. By magistrates are meant all officials of whatever rank who have a
lawful right to rule over us and our temporal possessions or affairs.

Q. 1263. Who are meant by lawful superiors?
A. By lawful superiors are meant all persons to whom we are in any way
subject, such as employers or others under whose authority we live or
work.

Q. 1264. What is the duty of servants or workmen to their employers?
A. The duty of servants or workmen to their employers is to serve them
faithfully and honestly, according to their agreement, and to guard
against injuring their property or reputation.

Q. 1265. {364} Have parents and superiors any duties toward those who
are under their charge?
A. It is the duty of parents and superiors to take good care of all
under their charge and give them proper direction and example.

Q. 1266. If parents or superiors neglect their duty or abuse their
authority in any particular, should we follow their direction and
example in that particular?
A. If parents or superiors neglect their duty or abuse their authority
in any particular we should not follow their direction or example in
that particular, but follow the dictates of our conscience in the
performance of our duty.

Q. 1267. What is the duty of employers to their servants or workmen?
A. The duty of employers to their servants or workmen is to see that
they are kindly and fairly treated and provided for, according to their
agreement, and that they are justly paid their wages at the proper time.

Q. 1268. {365} What is forbidden by the fourth Commandment?
A. The fourth Commandment forbids all disobedience, contempt, and
stubbornness towards our parents or lawful superiors.

Q. 1269. What is meant by contempt and stubbornness?
A. By contempt is meant wilful disrespect for lawful authority, and by
stubbornness is meant wilful determination not to yield to lawful
authority.

Q. 1270. {366} What is the fifth Commandment?
A. The fifth Commandment is: Thou shalt not kill.

Q. 1271. What killing does this commandment forbid?
A. This commandment forbids the killing only of human beings.

Q. 1272. How do we