WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1993 Question 17

Question 17

Sermon on the Mount

Jesus condemned empty phrases in prayer because

  1. A.God does not answer long prayer
  2. B.God has foreknowledge of all our needs
  3. C.they show lack of concentration
  4. D.they are a way of showing off in public
  5. E.he had taught his followers the model prayer.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (God has foreknowledge of all our needs)

Explanation

"Do not heap up empty phrases… for your Father knows what you need before you ask him" (Matthew 6:7-8).