WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2004 Question 15

Question 15

Punishment and Hope

One reason for Jeremiah's condemnation of Israel was that they

  1. A.abandoned their rural life to dwell in cities
  2. B.practised cultism and harlotry.
  3. C.broke their covenant and followed baals.
  4. D.married foreign wives.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (broke their covenant and followed baals.)

Explanation

"They have broken my covenant… they have gone after other gods" (Jeremiah 11:10; 2:8).