WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1991 (August) Question 16

Question 16

Discipleship

'Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple'. This statement of Jesus meant that

  1. A.his followers must carry a cross
  2. B.the followship of Jesus leads to death on the cross
  3. C.the followership of Jesus demands total surrender and commitment
  4. D.a disciple of Jesus must be humble and meek
  5. E.a follower of Jesus must pay for his troubles
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (the followership of Jesus demands total surrender and commitment)

Explanation

Jesus taught that following Him costs everything and needs full commitment (Luke 14:26-33).