JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1999 Question 40

Question 40

Civic Responsibility

Paul advises Christians to obey authorities because

  1. A.it could lead to salvation
  2. B.rulers want people to obey them
  3. C.they have divine mandate
  4. D.they are God's children
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (they have divine mandate)

Explanation

There is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God (Romans 13:1).