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NeCede's

Maxim 12.11.3

No man warring for God should be troubled by secular business.

Nemo militans Deo implicetur negotiis secularibus.

Source: Co. Litt. 70; 2 Tim. 2:4; Weisman, 49j Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

Those devoted to religious ministry are, by ancient custom, exempt from certain temporal obligations — the law honors the separation between the sacred calling and worldly affairs.

Where this applies

  • A minister or clergy member shouldn't be burdened with secular government duties.
  • Those devoted to religious service are exempt from certain worldly obligations.
  • Spiritual and temporal callings should be kept separate.

Topics

God & Divine Law

Legal domains

constitutional

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 12.11.3 — No man warring for God should be troubled by secular business. — Co. Litt. 70; 2 Tim. 2:4; Weisman, 49j (Nemo militans Deo implicetur negotiis secularibus.)

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