JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1981 Question 47

Question 47

Jesus and the Religious Leaders

The one terrible sin for which the Pharisees were often condemned was

  1. A.adultery
  2. B.pride
  3. C.hypocrisy
  4. D.drunkenness
  5. E.slothfulness.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (hypocrisy)

Explanation

Jesus repeatedly said, 'Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!' (Matthew 23).