WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2003 Question 38

Question 38

Civic Responsibility

According to Paul in Romans, when civil authorities mete out punishment upon evil doers, they do so as the

  1. A.agents of God's wrath
  2. B.oppressors of the poor
  3. C.agents of darkness of this world
  4. D.representatives of angelic powers
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (agents of God's wrath)

Explanation

The ruler "is the servant of God to execute his wrath on the wrongdoer" (Romans 13:4).