JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2008 Question 42

Question 42

True Religion and Social Justice

The sin of Israel which profaned the name of the LORD in the time of Prophet Amos was

  1. A.trampling the head of the poor into the dust
  2. B.selling of strangers for silver and gold
  3. C.selling their children into slavery
  4. D.turning the house of the Lord to a market place.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (trampling the head of the poor into the dust)

Explanation

Amos 2:7 condemns those who trample the head of the poor into the dust, in the same verse that says God's holy name is profaned.