WAEC Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2022 Theory — Question 9

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(a) OUTLINE PETER'S RECOMMENDATION THAT BELIEVERS SHOULD INTERACT WITH UNBELIEVERS IN THE SOCIETY: i. Peter told them to subject themselves to every human institution, whether it is the Emperor or the Governors that have been sent to reward those who do good and punish those who do wrong. ii. According to Peter, if they do this, they will put to silence the ignorance of foolish men. iii. He advised them to live as free men but should not use their freedom as a pretext to engage in evil. iv. They should live as servants of God. v. They should honour all men, love the brotherhood, fear God and honour the emperor. vi. Peter explained that they would receive no glory if they are punished for doing the wrong thing, but if they are punished for doing the right thing and they endure, it is acceptable before God. vii. Peter concluded that Christ himself suffered the same fate. viii. According to Peter, Jesus was reviled but he did not reply. (b) STATE THREE WAYS BY WHICH CHRISTIANS CAN LIVE ABOVE REPROACH IN THE SOCIETY: i. Christians must copy Christ's example in the society. ii. Christians must be peace lovers. iii. Christians must abstain from corrupt and immoral practices. iv. Christians must not engage in ungodly affairs. v. Christians must submit to rulers and authorities in line with the word of God.