GCE Christian Religious Studies 1990 Question 20

Question 20

Parables of Jesus

The lesson which Jesus intended to teach in his parable of the Good Samaritan, was that your neighbour is

  1. A.your tribal man
  2. B.anyone who needs your help
  3. C.your next of kin
  4. D.a man next door
  5. E.only your friend.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (anyone who needs your help)

Explanation

The Samaritan helped a wounded stranger; a neighbour is anyone in need to whom we show mercy (Luke 10:29-37).