JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2012 Question 37

Question 37

Pentecost and the Early Church

What was the offence of Ananias and Saphira?

  1. A.They kept all the proceeds of the sold land.
  2. B.They kept some of the proceeds of the sold land.
  3. C.They did not sell the land as earlier promised.
  4. D.They sold another person's land.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (They kept some of the proceeds of the sold land.)

Explanation

They kept back part of the money but pretended to bring all of it, lying to the Holy Spirit (Acts 5:1-4).