The city of God is guided by divine law and virtue from "summary" of City of God by Saint Augustine (of Hippo)
The city of God, which is composed of the righteous and the faithful, is established on the foundation of divine law and virtue. This city operates according to the will of God, following His commandments and seeking to live in accordance with His divine plan. The citizens of this city understand that their ultimate allegiance is to God and His eternal kingdom, rather than to the earthly powers and authorities that govern the temporal world. In contrast, the city of man is characterized by sin, corruption, and the pursuit of worldly pleasures and desires. The citizens of this city are driven by their own selfish interests and ambitions, seeking to gratify their own desires without regard for the will of God or the well-being of others. As a result, this city is marked by injustice, violence, and disorder, as each individual seeks to advance their own interests at the expense of others. The city of God, on the othe...
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