WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1998 Question 13

Question 13

God's Divine Love

Hosea called on Israel to return to the Lord by

  1. A.allying with Assyria
  2. B.steadfastly loving God
  3. C.ensuring regular sacrifices
  4. D.following the ways of their kings
  5. E.making idols their gods.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (steadfastly loving God)

Explanation

Hosea urged Israel to return to God and hold fast to steadfast love and justice, for God desires steadfast love, not sacrifice (Hosea 6:6; 12:6; 14:1-3).