christianity

• • a Christian should value themselves on their actions rather than their posessions
• • Christians believe that God is the source of all good things, and that their wealth is not truly theirs but God's, so they shouldn't be greedy or selfish
• • "do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth [...] but store up treasures for yourselves in heaven"
  • "for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also"
• • being wealthy is not bad or wrong - it is dependant on how the wealth is acquired
• • Methodists and Quakers oppose gambling because it encourages greed and the love of money
• • "if anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?"
• • Many Christians believe giving to charities and those in need because it is important
  • some Christians give tithe
• • Catholics also teach that everyone has a duty to work hard and earn enough money to support themselves and their families
• parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus:

  • rich man paid no attention to poor and needs of Lazarus who asked for help from him
  • rcih man died
  • he suffered in hell as he only ever thought about his physical pleasures
  • Lazarus suffered physically in life, but after his death, went to heaven and enjoyed a new life
• • "so when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets"
• Christian Aid:

  • aims to challenge systems that favour rich
  • reflects belief that God loves all and dignity of human life
  • commited to being stewards of planet's resources
  • organise projects to educate people
  • run campaigns and Fairtrade activities
  • publicise examples of inequalities and poverty