JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2002 Question 44

Question 44

Parables of Jesus

"... And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry..." God's response to the statement above was that

  1. A.his soul was required of him
  2. B.his soul should be satisfied with his increase
  3. C.he should lay up more treasures for himself.
  4. D.the servant should enter into the rest of his Lord.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (his soul was required of him)

Explanation

In the parable of the rich fool, God said, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you' (Luke 12:20).