What does the Roman Catholic Church say about wealth?
'Rich Nations have a grave moral responsibility towards those which are unable ensure the means of their development by themselves.
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What does the Church of England teach about wealth?
The world requires a new and more equitable system of economic relationships between nations in our mutual interest of surival.
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What is an example from Luke that shows why it is good for Christians to make sacrifices and donate and help others.
Luke 21:1-4. Jesus praises A poor Widow who puts everything she has in a charity box despite other wealthy people putting in more.
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What is a quote from (Matthew) about how people with wealth are viewed by God?
(Matthew 19:24)-"it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God."
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What does the story of Job teach us about the causes hunger, poverty and disease?
That the Devil (Known as 'Adversary' in the Story of Job) tests your faith on God.
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What is a Christian quote from John that teaches that you should act in the spirit of brotherhood to one another?
'As I have loved you, so you must love another' (John 13:34b)
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What is one of the great commandments that teaches Christians that it is important to develop a relationship with God?
'the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength'
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What is one of the great commandments that teaches Christians that they should care for each other?
'Love your neighbour as yourself- (Mark 12:28-31)
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What is teaching in Matthew's gospel about having Wealth and Money?
'You cannot serve both God and Money'
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What did St Paul say about the love of money?
'For the love of money is the root of all evil'
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Give two reasons why Christians disapprove of gambling.
Goes against the idea of God having a set plan for everyone. Reckless with money- Jesus throwing money lenders out of the temple (Luke 19:45-46)
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What is absolute poverty?
When somebody does not have enough money to buy even the essentials to live such as food and water
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What is relative poverty?
When somebody is considered to be poor compared to other people in that society.
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What does the parable of the Sheep and Goats teach Christians about caring for the poor (Matthew 25:31-46)
It teaches them how to care for the poor e.g. 'For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat'
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Give examples of christian charities that help people in need.
Christian Aid, CAFOD, Tearfund.
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Give some examples of moral occupations and why they are considered moral.
Caring for the environment- Teachings in Genesis 2. Policeman, Nurse etc- Jesus' teachings about caring for one another
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Give some examples of occupations that may be considered immoral.
Doctor due to abortion. Prostitute, illegal drugs dealer. Bankers- lending money with interest- Exodus 22:25- 'Charge no interest'
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What does the parable of the Talents (Matthew 2:14-30) teach Christians about choosing their job?
God doesn't want people to waste their talents so they should choose something they are good at and enjoy.
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What does the Church of England teach about wealth?
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The world requires a new and more equitable system of economic relationships between nations in our mutual interest of surival.
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