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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1982 Question 26

Question 26

Jesus and the Religious Leaders

Jesus condemned the tradition of 'Corban' because

  1. A.one should never swear an oath
  2. B.it was a term of abuse
  3. C.it contradicted one's obligations to one's parents
  4. D.it was a method of external cleansing only.
  5. E.it put sabbath law above acts of kindness.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (it contradicted one's obligations to one's parents)

Explanation

By declaring their goods 'Corban' (given to God), people avoided supporting their parents, breaking the command to honour father and mother (Mark 7:9–13).