.

             The only authority for humans in the state of nature is the law of nature. The law of nature declares the rights of life, liberty and property unchallenged. There are a couple of notions associated with these natural rights. The law of nature gives us an equal power of executioner, of the judge, and of the jury. Men, according to reason, can use that power to restrain and punish actions that are against them for their self-preservation. Locke also justifies the right to deter killers and use the death penalty as the source for life preservation. A crime against people's property is ultimately considered a threat to their right to life. These people are considered a threat to the society because they are problematic, contentious and already outlaws; they already have shown they are willing to be unreasonable. Thus, in order to preserve human's right to property, society has the right to demand harsh punishment. .

             .

             Another point that Locke makes about the state of nature is that nature always has enough of resources. However, individuals should always leave enough resources for others. Another limitation that nature imposes upon humanity, preventing individuals from hoarding, is that supplies ultimately spoil, if people both collect and store too many goods at once. Individuals need to leave enough for others because the supplies were created for everybody and others also have equal right to use them. Otherwise, if someone was to claim all the supplies it will threaten other people's right to life which eventually will lead to the state of war. Locke says that the state of nature is not a state of license because we don't have a right to kill ourselves. He argues that we are governed by reason, and reason teaches us not to destroy ourselves. This also is the case because we are made by God, and, thus, we are His property, and we have no right to rob God of His property. .

             .

             In this society, the relationship between individuals is governed by morality and religion, but not by the established laws.