Correct Answer: C. They shared all they had in common

Correct Answer: B. both good and evil live in the world

Explanation

(a) Thessalonians 3: 6 -15

(i) Paul advised the Thessalonians to keep away from an idle brother.

(ii)And one who is not behaving in accordance with the tradition he had set up for them.

(iii) He taught them to imitate his life of industry. (Paul was a tent maker).

(iv) While he was with them, he ate nobody's food without paying for it.

(v) Rather, he walked tirelessly and was not burden to anyone.

(vi) He worked, not because he had no right not to work outside his preaching.

(vii) But to leave them with conduct worthy of emulation.

(viii) He had earlier given them the command "if any one will not work, let him not eat.

(ix) But he had heard that some of them were living in idleness.

(x) Such fellows should work to earn their living.

(xi) But should anyone refuse to obey his instruction he should be noted.

(xii) They should have nothing to do with such a person.

(xiii) He should not be sent out but he should be warned.

(xiv) In conclusion he payed for the Church.

(b) Two ways for Christian to uphold this teaching:

(i) Pride in one's job — no job is small or big/Christians should be proud of their work.

(ii) They should not be beggars.

(iii) They must be committed workers.

(iv) They should show good examples to others by working, not to please men but God.

Correct Answer: B. not fear but believe

Correct Answer: C. weakness

Correct Answer: C. asked Israelites to fetch their own straws to produce bricks

Correct Answer: B. he must digest what is inside the scroll before communicating it to others

Explanation

(a) Paul commended the Corinthians for their readiness to contribute to support the saints in Jerusalem. Following their contributions, he boasted to the Macedonians that the Corinthians had been ready with their relief materials since the previous year. Their action motivated some of the Macedonians to act accordingly. Paul, therefore, sent ahead of his arrival some people to ensure that their gifts were made ready for dispatch in order not to be embarrassed or humiliated with his boasting. He told them that whoever sowed sparingly would also reap sparingly, while those who sowed generously would also reap generously.

Therefore, they should individually contribute willingly, (not under compulsion) what each had originally proposed in his mind, for God loves a cheerful giver. God is always ready to release to cheerful givers His blessings in abundance so that they may have enough of everything for their own sustenance and more to spare for others and the poor. God who supplies seed to the sowers and bread for food will supply and multiply their resources, thus increasing the harvest of their righteousness.

By so doing, they will receive unlimited enrichment and blessing from God for their good works, enrich the saints physically and multiply their thankfulness to God. It is, therefore, a test of their Christian life and the acceptance of the gospel of Christ which will reflect God's glory. And, as for the saints, i.e, the recipients, their prayers for the Corinthians would be boundless. In conclusion, Paul gave thanks to God for His gift of Jesus which is beyond human experience and a demonstration of God's supreme example of giving to all.

(b) Some ways by which a Christian can provide relief for the suffering of others include:

(i) collecting cloths as charity to old peoples Homes, Charity Homes, etc.

(ii) sale/purchase of Red Cross poppies for the rehabilitation of ex-servicemen, families of fallen soldiers, etc.

(iii) collecting money through projects such as bob-a-job exercises to provide toys, little sweaters, baby dresses for motherless babies in Charity Homes.

(iv) sponsorship of the course of the poor by well-to-do Christians.

(v) Setting up special funds for the needy in the society.

Correct Answer: A. fire and cloud

Correct Answer: C. the Holy Spirit