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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1986 Question 24

Question 24

Punishment and Hope

Jeremiah wrote to the exiles in Babylon and encouraged them to

  1. A.fight for their return
  2. B.come back home to rebuild the temple
  3. C.seek the welfare of Babylon
  4. D.disobey the king of Babylon.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (seek the welfare of Babylon)

Explanation

In his letter Jeremiah told the exiles to build houses, settle down and seek the welfare of the city where they were, for in its welfare they would find theirs (Jeremiah 29:7).