Greed and Its Effects: JAMB Christian Religious Studies Questions, Answers & Notes

What Greed and Its Effects covers in the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus

Greed is an excessive, selfish desire for more wealth or possessions than one needs, closely related to covetousness (wanting what belongs to others). Two key examples: King Ahab greedily coveted Naboth's vineyard, and when Naboth refused to sell, Ahab's wife Jezebel had Naboth falsely accused and killed to seize it — so the prophet Elijah condemned Ahab and pronounced God's judgement on his house. Gehazi, Elisha's servant, greedily ran after Naaman to collect the gifts Elisha had refused, then lied about it, and was struck with leprosy. Greed leads to other sins (lies, injustice, murder), causes discontentment, ignores others' rights, and harms both the greedy person and society — 'the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.' The lesson: greed brings punishment, so believers should be content and generous.

For Greed and Its Effects, JAMB expects you to be able to:

• Define greed and covetousness
• Recall Ahab and Naboth's vineyard (Elijah) and Gehazi (Elisha, leprosy)
• State the effects of greed and the value of contentment

Key facts & revision notes: Greed and Its Effects

These are the recurring points our Greed and Its Effects questions test — revise them until each feels automatic, then practise the questions above to lock them in.

• Greed is an excessive, selfish desire for more wealth or possessions than one needs.
• King Ahab greedily coveted Naboth's vineyard.
• When Naboth refused to sell, Ahab's wife Jezebel arranged for Naboth to be falsely accused and killed.
• The prophet Elijah confronted and condemned Ahab for the murder of Naboth and seizing his vineyard.
• Gehazi greedily ran after Naaman to collect the gifts (money and clothing) that Elisha had refused.
• As punishment for his greed and lies, Gehazi was struck with leprosy.
• Greed led Ahab and Jezebel to commit murder and injustice against the innocent Naboth.
• Greed leads to other sins such as lies, injustice and even murder.
• Greed makes a person discontented and always wanting more.
• The Bible warns that the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.
• Contentment (being satisfied with what one has) is a cure for greed.
• Greed is closely related to covetousness — wanting what belongs to others.
• The stories of Ahab and Gehazi show that greed brings punishment and disgrace.
• Through Elijah, God pronounced judgement on Ahab and his house for the sin against Naboth.
• A greedy person often ignores the rights and welfare of others in pursuit of gain.
• Believers are taught to be content and generous rather than greedy.
• Gehazi lied to Elisha to cover up his greedy act, but was found out and punished.
• Naboth's vineyard shows that greed can lead to the oppression and even murder of the innocent.
• Greed harms both the greedy person and society/others around them.
• The main lesson is that greed brings destruction and punishment, so believers should be content and generous.

Worked examples

Three Greed and Its Effects questions with the answer and a short explanation, so you can see how the topic is set before you practise the full set.

How Greed and Its Effects is tested in JAMB Christian Religious Studies

Our Greed and Its Effects bank holds 20 questions (11 medium, 9 hard). JAMB Christian Religious Studies typically returns to Greed and Its Effects year after year, so steady practice on this topic is high-value revision. Questions are multiple-choice with four options, and at UTME pace you get roughly 40 seconds each — which is why timed practice matters.

How to answer Greed and Its Effects questions

Work the stem first and predict the answer before you look at the options; then eliminate the ones that contradict the key facts above. Watch for “which is not…”, “all of the above” and “except” style stems, which are where rushed candidates lose easy marks on Greed and Its Effects. If a calculation or a precise definition is involved, work it from first principles rather than guessing from a half-remembered rule. When two options look right, re-read the stem for the qualifier that separates them — JAMB rarely repeats an option by accident. If you are still unsure, eliminate the two weakest choices to lift your odds, flag the question, and move on; never burn a full minute on one Christian Religious Studies item when the exam gives you about forty seconds each. Then come back to flagged questions with whatever time remains. The single most reliable way to get faster at Greed and Its Effects is repeated timed practice, so use the button above until the recurring patterns feel automatic.

Common mistakes to avoid in Greed and Its Effects

The errors that cost marks on Greed and Its Effects are usually careless rather than conceptual: misreading a negative stem, confusing two similar terms, or rushing a definition you actually know. Candidates also over-rely on “expo” and last-minute cramming instead of understanding the topic — which fails the moment JAMB rephrases a familiar idea. Treat every option as a claim to be checked against the facts above, keep your working tidy for any calculation, and don’t change a considered answer on a hunch. Above all, revise Greed and Its Effects actively by answering questions, not just by re-reading notes — recall under time is what the exam rewards.

Frequently asked questions

Is Greed and Its Effects part of the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus?

Yes. Greed and Its Effects is a recognised topic in the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus, covering define greed and covetousness. You should be able to recall its key facts and apply them to multiple-choice questions.

How many Greed and Its Effects questions can I practise on Belmadeng?

There are 20 original, JAMB-standard Greed and Its Effects questions in our free bank, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. You can practise them untimed or as a timed test.

What are the most important points to know about Greed and Its Effects?

Greed is an excessive, selfish desire for more wealth or possessions than one needs, closely related to covetousness (wanting what belongs to others). Two key examples: King Ahab greedily coveted Naboth's vineyard, and when Naboth refused to sell, Ahab's wife Jezebel had Naboth falsely accused and k…

How do I answer Greed and Its Effects questions quickly in JAMB?

Read the stem carefully, eliminate clearly wrong options, and match the remaining choices to the key facts for Greed and Its Effects. Practising timed Greed and Its Effects questions builds the speed you need for UTME's pace of about 40 seconds per question.

Are these JAMB Christian Religious Studies Greed and Its Effects questions past questions or original?

They are original questions written to JAMB (UTME) standard and mapped to the official syllabus — not reproduced past papers. This keeps them legal to use freely while closely mirroring how the real exam tests the topic.

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About these questions: original, JAMB-standard items written from the official UTME Christian Religious Studies syllabus (last reviewed 2026-09-18). Belmadeng is an independent study platform and is not affiliated with JAMB. Spotted an error? Use the report link.