WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2011 Question 47

Question 47

Faith, Works and Impartiality

James strongly condemned partiality in the Church for all the following reasons except that it

  1. A.is contrary to Christ's example of humility.
  2. B.accords due respect to the rich who merit it.
  3. C.is a transgression of the commandment of God.
  4. D.does not harmonize with the Christian virtue of love.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (accords due respect to the rich who merit it.)

Explanation

James says partiality breaks the royal law "love your neighbour" and is sin (James 2:1-9); he never defends honouring the rich.