JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2004 Question 16

Question 16

Parental Responsibility

The response of Eli after Samuel had told him the Lord's message as regards his sons' acts of blasphemy was that

  1. A.He was the LORD, and should do what pleased Him
  2. B.he would call them and rebuke them
  3. C.sacrifice would be offered on their behalf
  4. D.God should have mercy on them.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (He was the LORD, and should do what pleased Him)

Explanation

Eli answered, "It is the LORD; let him do what seems good to him" (1 Samuel 3:18), accepting God's judgement.