Use property and its elements of labor, money, and consent to reveal that limited government can lead man out of the state of war and into a peaceful state and democratic society. Locke begins his argument by defining the origin and legitimacy of property. In doing so, he must demonstrate that common property given to man by God can become private property “without any explicit agreement of all common citizens.” (page 18). He begins by establishing “that God gave the world to Adam and his common offspring” (p. 18). However, reason then guides man towards self-preservation (Law of Nature) and for man to achieve self-preservation he must use work as a means of appropriation. To do this, man must use his physical and mental strength