He desired power so that he could use his capabilities for the purpose of Christ (Morgan, 39). The ability and willingness to consider the advice and speculations of the ruled is an absolute essential to the democratic way of governing. Hence, as a representative of the people — chosen by the company and the people — for the people , he had to make decisions that corresponded with the interests of the citizens and the covenant of God. The governor was very lenient to his citizens and forgave many citizens of their transgressions. Without consulting the assistants, he made accommodations to the laws to better suit the colonists. For example, Winthrop had once let the settlers of Watertown build a dam on the Charles River. When asked to justify his decision, he stated that he had only allowed the construction of the weir because the town was low on supplies (Morgan, 96-97). John Winthrop held his position with responsibility and supported the decisions of his subjects whenever the outcome was financially profitable or highly
He desired power so that he could use his capabilities for the purpose of Christ (Morgan, 39). The ability and willingness to consider the advice and speculations of the ruled is an absolute essential to the democratic way of governing. Hence, as a representative of the people — chosen by the company and the people — for the people , he had to make decisions that corresponded with the interests of the citizens and the covenant of God. The governor was very lenient to his citizens and forgave many citizens of their transgressions. Without consulting the assistants, he made accommodations to the laws to better suit the colonists. For example, Winthrop had once let the settlers of Watertown build a dam on the Charles River. When asked to justify his decision, he stated that he had only allowed the construction of the weir because the town was low on supplies (Morgan, 96-97). John Winthrop held his position with responsibility and supported the decisions of his subjects whenever the outcome was financially profitable or highly