WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2025 Question 12

Question 12

Parental Responsibility

What was the reason behind the refusal of Eli's sons to heed their father's warning to cease their evil deeds?

  1. A.They derived pleasure from their evil deeds
  2. B.They benefited from the offerings
  3. C.Their father's views were outmoded
  4. D.It was the will of the Lord to slay them
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (It was the will of the Lord to slay them)

Explanation

"They would not listen to the voice of their father; for it was the will of the Lord to slay them" (1 Samuel 2:25).