JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1999 Question 27

Question 27

Sermon on the Mount

"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth,...." This statement shows that Jesus

  1. A.does not want Christians to be rich
  2. B.forbids worldly possessions by believers
  3. C.wants Christians to seek first the kingdom of God
  4. D.regards poverty as a condition for the kingdom of God.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (wants Christians to seek first the kingdom of God)

Explanation

In the same teaching Jesus says, 'seek first his kingdom and his righteousness' (Matthew 6:19–33).