Christians believe that everything we have is a gift from God, including our wealth. THE EARTH IS THE LORDS AND EVERYTHING IN IT. Psalm 24
''FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY, IS THE ROOT OF ALL KINDS OF EVIL'' Obesession with money drags people away from the Christian path, and could lead them to do immoral thing in order to get money
DO NOT STORE UP FOR YOURSELVES TREASURES ON EARTH. It is pointless building up lots of material things in our Earthly life. They distract us from our spiritual treasures which we should be focusing on.
IT IS EASIER FOR A CAMEL TO GO THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE, THAN FOR A RICH MAN TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD. If you are greedy and dont help others with your wealth, it will be difficult for you to get to heaven as you haven't followed God's teachings
YOU CANNOT SERVE BOTH GOD AND MONEY. Obsession with money distracts people from God
Christian responses to the poor
LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR AS YOURSELF- Matthew 19:19
AGAPE- Unconditional love
Helping the poor is all about God's love.
Giving to charity is an expression of God's love through his people
Parable of the lost sheep- Teaches that those who help the needy(sheep) are also helping God because he is immanent, and they will be going to heaven
CofE responses to the poor
It is a duty to defend the poor and we are by standing up against injustices that contributes to poverty and disease.
Missionaries gives support to people living in poverty.
supports Make Poverty History Campaign.
IF ANYONE HAS MATERIAL POSSESSIONS AND SEES HIS BROTHER IN NEED BUT HAS NO PITY ON HIM, HOW CAN THE LOVE OF GOD BE IN HIM? 1 John 3:17
Catholic Responses to poor
We should treat each person as if they were Christ, and show Christ's love to all people
The needs of the poor are important because they are important to God
Developed nations have responsibility towards developing nations our actions towards them should be just
Christian Aid
A Christian group who provide practical aid and support to people living in poor parts of the world
Charity
CAFOD- A catholic organisation who work with poor in developing countries to overcome poverty.
Samaritans-Help people in distress, provide 24 hour emotional support for people via telephone, email or letter
The salvation army- Baptist group that carry out church planting, development, disaster relief. While teaching about the message of christ
Chirstian views on Gambling
Catholic- Don't believe it is wrong, but if it leads to neglect your responsibilites then it is unacceptable
CofE- Can lead to personal and social damage
Salvation army- People gamble out of selfishness and going against Christian teachings
Moral and Immoral occupations
Immoral- Being a logger in Amazonian rainforest.- Involves destroying homes of people who have lived there for generations.
GOD PUT MAN IN THE GARDEN TO GUARD AND CULTIVATE IT
Quakers believe working in the armed forces is wrong because the bible says BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS- Matt 5:9. We should seek peaceful resolutions. Some may feel fighting is right, PREPARE FOR WAR
Some catholics might find it difficult to work in a profession that premotes the use of contraception. BE FRUITFUL AND INCREASE IN NUMBER- God doesn't want us to prevent pregnancy. Others may say it is positive because it prevents the spread of STIs which causes suffering
Moral- Being an aid worker- Such as Christian aid. Allows people to show practical support to the most vulnerable people in the world