JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1982 Question 31

Question 31

Sermon on the Mount

In the sermon on the mount, (the Beatitudes) 'for they shall inherit the earth' is said to the

  1. A.poor in spirit
  2. B.the merciful
  3. C.the peacemakers
  4. D.the meek
  5. E.the pure in heart.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (the meek)

Explanation

'Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth' (Matthew 5:5).