GCE Christian Religious Studies 1990 Question 34

Question 34

Civic Responsibility

'Let every person be subject to the governing authorities'. This statement of Paul implies loyalty to

  1. A.one's parents.
  2. B.one's friends
  3. C.the elders
  4. D.one's spouse
  5. E.the government
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Answer: E (the government)

Explanation

The governing authorities are the government, instituted by God, to whom Christians owe obedience (Romans 13:1).