WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1993 Question 38

Question 38

Faith, Works and Impartiality

Which of the following commandments did James refer to as the royal law?

  1. A.'You shall have no other gods before me'.
  2. B.'You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain
  3. C.'You shall love your neighbour as yourself'.
  4. D.'Do not commit adultery'
  5. E.'You shall not covet.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C ('You shall love your neighbour as yourself'.)

Explanation

James calls "You shall love your neighbour as yourself" the royal law (James 2:8).