Octavian-> First Citizen, August Caesar
Sermon the Mount
"We won‘t call you king, then," the senators promised him.
"We‘ll call you the ‘First Citizen‘ instead."
Then the whole Senate met together and voted to makeOctavian the "First Citizen" of Rome. In Latin, the word for "first citizen" is princeps. Our English word "prince" comesfrom the word princeps. A prince is the most important citizenin his country. And even though Octavian was called "FirstCitizen," he acted like a prince. He ruled Rome, led the army,
and had complete control over the whole Roman Empire. Hewas actually the first emperor of Rome.
The Senate also gave Octavian a new name. His old namewas "Octavian Caesar," because he was Caesar‘s adoptedBut his new name was "Augustus Caesar."
son. - P276
Here are some of the things that Jesus taught:Blessed are the poor,
for the kingdom of God belongs to them.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will receive mercy.
Blessed are peacemakers,
for they will be called the children of God.
If someone strikes you on the cheek, don‘t fightback. Turn the other cheek instead.
Love your enemies, and pray forthose who are mean to you. - P281
Do not judge other people,
or you will be judged. - P282
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