Why did monks and nuns promise to live their entire lives within their religious communities?

A.
They needed to live alone to practice Christianity freely.

B.
They made a vow to devote their entire lives to God.

C.
They could better provide services to others by living in a religious community.

D.
They could no longer own property once they joined the church.

B. They made a vow to devote their entire lives to God.