WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2023 Question 38

Question 38

Trial and Death of Jesus

Jesus' command to his disciples to put away their sword, as those who take the sword will perish by the sword implies that

  1. A.violence begets violence.
  2. B.violence should be a last resort.
  3. C.there is a curse on those who use the sword.
  4. D.Christianity condones violence.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (violence begets violence.)

Explanation

"All who take the sword will perish by the sword" (Matthew 26:52).