JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2013 Question 30

Question 30

Parables of Jesus

The seeds that fell among the thorns in the parable of the sower refer to people that heard the word of God but

  1. A.the criticism of others quenched it.
  2. B.the cares of the world choked it.
  3. C.the evil one snatched it.
  4. D.had no faith to nuture it.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (the cares of the world choked it.)

Explanation

Jesus explained that the thorns are the cares of the world and the love of riches, which choke the word (Matthew 13:22).