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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1992 Question 13

Question 13

Parental Responsibility

God's anger was kindled against Eli and his children because Eli did not

  1. A.train his children in the way of the LORD
  2. B.warn his children against sin
  3. C.apply appropriate sanctions on his children when due
  4. D.know the gravity of their actions.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (apply appropriate sanctions on his children when due)

Explanation

God judged Eli's house ‘because his sons were blaspheming God, and he did not restrain them’ (1 Samuel 3:13). Eli knew and even warned them (1 Samuel 2:23–25) but did not punish them.