WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1991 (August) Question 40

Question 40

Interpersonal Relationships

When Peter described the suffering of the Christians as a fiery ordeal he meant all the following except that it

  1. A.is a characteristic of Christian life in the world
  2. B.tests the reality of the Christian faith
  3. C.its sharing in Christ's sufferings
  4. D.is a reason for joy
  5. E.is something a Christian must struggle to attain.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (is something a Christian must struggle to attain.)

Explanation

Peter says the fiery ordeal should not surprise them; it tests them, shares Christ's sufferings and is a reason to rejoice (1 Peter 4:12-13). It is not something to seek.