Neco 2018 Christian Religious Studies Question 2

John, a Christian employee, discovers that his company is about to lay off \(10\%\) of its workforce to cut costs. Among those to be laid off is his close friend, who also happens to be his brother‑in‑law. The company requests that John sign a confidentiality agreement not to disclose the layoff plans before they are announced publicly. However, John also knows that the layoff will cause severe hardship for his friend's family. According to Christian ethical teaching, which principle should John prioritize: (i) the duty of honesty and confidentiality to his employer, or (ii) the duty of love and compassion toward his friend? Provide the principle that takes precedence and briefly justify your answer.