JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2006 Question 48

Question 48

True Religion and Social Justice

According to Amos, what did the Israelites do after God smote them with blight and mildew?

  1. A.They still did not return to Him
  2. B.They repented of their sins
  3. C.They fasted and prayed for healing
  4. D.They cried unto the LORD
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (They still did not return to Him)

Explanation

After each punishment, including blight and mildew, God says 'yet you did not return to me' (Amos 4:9).