WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2012 Question 4

Question 4

The Creation

Which of the following was the first directive given to man after He had created him?

  1. A.Be fruitful and multiply, fill the earth and subdue it
  2. B.Go ye into the world and exercise full authority over it
  3. C.Be you kind to all creatures of the earth
  4. D.Behold I have given you every plant yielding seed.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Be fruitful and multiply, fill the earth and subdue it)

Explanation

God's first words to the man and woman were "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it" (Genesis 1:28).