JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1980 Question 49

Question 49

Sermon on the Mount

The statement 'Beware of practising your piety before men in order to be seen by them for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven,' teaches that

  1. A.a good deed should not be done if it will attract the attention of others
  2. B.a good deed should not be done simply to attract the attention of others
  3. C.we should not mind what people say
  4. D.we should always reflect before we undertake any good deed
  5. E.we should pray before undertaking any work.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (a good deed should not be done simply to attract the attention of others)

Explanation

Jesus condemns doing good in order to be seen, not good deeds that others happen to notice (Matthew 6:1).