Question

What was the goal of those who chose to live as a monk or nun?

To write the New Testament.
To overthrow the Roman government.
To acquire righteousness.
To end the Romans’ persecution of Christians.
To stop Constantine’s patronage of the church.

Answer 1

To acquire righteousness.

Monks and nuns pursued a life of prayer, asceticism, and discipline to grow in holiness and closeness to God, aiming for spiritual perfection and salvation—not political goals or writing the New Testament.