Neco 2022 Christian Religious Studies Question 31

Practice objective / multiple choice question 31 from the 2022 Neco Christian Religious Studies examination.

Neco 2022 Christian Religious Studies Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 31 NECO • 2022 • CHRISTIAN_RELIGIOUS_STUDIES • objective

A Christian community is faced with a situation where a neighbour urgently needs medical assistance on the Sabbath. Some members argue that keeping the Sabbath must be observed strictly, while others point to Jesus' teaching that love for neighbour takes precedence. Based on Jesus' teachings, which principle should guide their decision, and cite the biblical basis for this principle.

Answer Options

A. The principle of strict Sabbath observance must be upheld even in emergencies; based on Exodus 20:8 ("Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy") and Leviticus 23:3 ("Six days shall work be done, but the seventh is a Sabbath of solemn rest").
B. The principle of prioritizing communal worship over individual needs should be followed; based on Hebrews 10:25 ("Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves") and 1 Corinthians 16:2 ("Set aside a sum of money on the first day of the week").
C. The principle of adhering to religious law above personal compassion guides the decision; based on Deuteronomy 5:13 ("Observe the Sabbath day to keep it holy") and Romans 13:1 ("Submit to governing authorities").
Correct Answer D. The principle of love for neighbour overrides Sabbath observance; based on Mark 2:27 ("The Sabbath was made for man…") and Matthew 22:39 ("Love your neighbour as yourself").
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The principle of love for neighbour overrides Sabbath observance; based on Mark 2:27 ("The Sabbath was made for man…") and Matthew 22:39 ("Love your neighbour as yourself").

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This is Neco 2022 Christian Religious Studies Question 31. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Neco Christian Religious Studies examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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