WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2016 Question 21

Question 21

True Religion and Social Justice

Amaziah warned Amos never to prophesy at Bethel again because

  1. A.it was the king's sanctuary.
  2. B.it showed disrespect to God.
  3. C.Israel easily broke the sabbath laws.
  4. D.Amos belonged to the prophetic guild.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (it was the king's sanctuary.)

Explanation

"It is the king's sanctuary, and it is a temple of the kingdom" (Amos 7:13).