Question 12
Parental ResponsibilityGod revealed to Samuel that He was going to punish Eli because he
- A.did not correct his son's sinful behaviour
- B.did not offer sacrifice as the law required
- C.did not warn the people of Israel to stop sinning
- D.warned his sons but did not punish them
- E.offered sacrifices to other gods.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (did not correct his son's sinful behaviour)
Explanation
God told Samuel he would punish Eli's house 'because his sons were blaspheming God, and he did not restrain them' (1 Samuel 3:13).