Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Christian Religious Studies Question 16

Practice objective / multiple choice question 16 from the 2021 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Christian Religious Studies examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Christian Religious Studies Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 16 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • CHRISTIAN_RELIGIOUS_STUDIES • objective

A Christian worker is faced with a dilemma: a friend is being unjustly accused of theft, and the only way to protect him is to lie to the authorities about the whereabouts of the stolen item. Considering the biblical principles of truthfulness (Eph 4:25) and love for neighbour (Matt 22:39), which principle should take precedence, and what should the worker do? Justify your answer using at most two biblical references.

Answer Options

A. He should remain silent about the theft; avoiding false testimony is sufficient.
B. He should lie to the authorities; protecting his friend outweighs the command to speak truth.
Correct Answer C. He should not lie; uphold truthfulness and seek other lawful ways to protect his friend.
D. He should report the false accusation; confronting the authorities resolves the issue.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
He should not lie; uphold truthfulness and seek other lawful ways to protect his friend.

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Christian Religious Studies Question 16. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Christian Religious Studies examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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