JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1994 Question 29

Question 29

Humility

The main aim of the teaching of Christ's humility in Paul's Letter to the Philippians is that every Christian should

  1. A.regard himself as equal to Jesus because He came in human form
  2. B.confess that Jesus Christ is LORD to the glory of God the Father
  3. C.work out his own salvation with fear and trembling
  4. D.look into the interest of others and do nothing from selfishness.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (look into the interest of others and do nothing from selfishness.)

Explanation

Paul uses Christ's humility as the example for 'do nothing from selfishness… look also to the interests of others' (Philippians 2:3–5).