WAEC Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2021 Theory — Question 8

Model answer

(a) Necessary requirements for responsible citizenship according to Peter (1 Peter 2:13-17): According to Peter, a good citizen should be subject to every human institution for God's sake, which could be the emperor or the governor. Peter states that people in authority have been appointed by God to punish wrongdoers and reward those who do right. Peter stressed that the behaviour of good citizens should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men. He said Christians who are good citizens have been liberated from the curse of the law, hence they should live as free men but should not use their freedom as a pretext for evil. Instead they should live as obedient servants of God, respect everyone, love the brotherhood, and honour the emperor and all rulers. (b) Ways a good citizen can contribute to national development: i. Payment of taxes/rates/bills/dues. ii. Avoidance of social vices. iii. Protection of state property. (Also: taking part in communal labour, practicing good habits at the workplace/good work ethics, reporting criminals to law enforcement agencies, being good ambassadors of your country, being hardworking and patriotic, investing in the economy, being law-abiding/respecting authority.)