WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1996 Question 35

Question 35

Faith, Works and Impartiality

Which of the following examples was not given by James on how religious faith should be shown in action?

  1. A.Paying visits to orphans and widows in their afflictions
  2. B.Making oneself holy and acceptable before God
  3. C.Controlling one's tongue
  4. D.Abstaining from worldly sins.
  5. E.Making cash donations to churches and non-religious organizations.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Making cash donations to churches and non-religious organizations.)

Explanation

James mentions visiting orphans and widows, bridling the tongue and staying unstained from the world (James 1:26-27), not donations to organisations.