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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2001 Question 20

Question 20

True Religion and Social Justice

Amos declared that the Jews who built houses of hewn stone would not dwell in them because they

  1. A.swore falsely
  2. B.persecuted the prophets
  3. C.trampled upon the poor
  4. D.worshipped other gods.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (trampled upon the poor)

Explanation

Amos said, 'Because you trample upon the poor... you have built houses of hewn stone, but you shall not dwell in them' (Amos 5:11).