JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1988 Question 31

Question 31

Discipleship

The young man who wanted to know from Jesus what good deed would qualify him for heaven, went away sorrowful because he

  1. A.hated the poor
  2. B.was uncertain about treasures in heaven
  3. C.had great possessions
  4. D.would realize little money from the sale of his goods.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (had great possessions)

Explanation

Jesus told him to sell what he had and give to the poor; he went away sorrowful because he had great possessions (Matthew 19:22).