JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1984 Question 12

Question 12

Parental Responsibility

God revealed to Samuel that He was going to punish Eli because he

  1. A.did not correct his son's sinful behaviour
  2. B.did not offer sacrifice as the law required
  3. C.did not warn the people of Israel to stop sinning
  4. D.warned his sons but did not punish them
  5. 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).