Tuesday 1 May 2007

Some example answers to poverty and wealth questions

Explain why a Christian might give to charity:
Possible answers to include: the command 'to love one's neighbour'; Jesus' teaching about wealth; duty to follow the example of Jesus in showing concern for the poor

Describe Christian teachings about money:
Possible answers to include: the story of the widow's mite, the rich young man. Answers might also mention the importance of not wasting money on luxuries and stress the idea of moderation

'It does not matter how you earn your money' Do you agree?
Possible answers to include: occupations that Christians see as immoral or why some against working on a Sunday. Other views might include the importance of providing for a family, which might be more important than how money is earnt

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