JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1997 Question 25

Question 25

Sermon on the Mount

Jesus implies in His teaching on adultery, prayer, alms and fasting that these are more of matters of

  1. A.the heart
  2. B.individual interpretation
  3. C.religious beliefs
  4. D.social norms
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the heart)

Explanation

Jesus says lust in the heart is adultery, and alms, prayer and fasting should be done in secret for God, not for show (Matthew 5:28; 6:1–18).