WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2010 Question 38

Question 38

Civic Responsibility

Why according to Paul must Christians be subject to civil authority?

  1. A.To receive God's approval
  2. B.To avoid God's wrath
  3. C.God has commanded it
  4. D.It is an Old Testament law
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (To avoid God's wrath)

Explanation

"One must be subject, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience" (Romans 13:5).