Christian teachings about wealth and charity

• Wealth

  Christians believe that a person’s value should be judged by their actions and not by money or possessions. Jesus taught that wealth encourages greed and selfishness and does not lead to true happiness.

  In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said,

  “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven...

  No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”

  (Matthew)

  Saint Paul teaches that love of money can lead people away from God:

  “Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.”

  (1 Timothy)
• What did Jesus say about treating others?

  Do for others what you want them to do
• What does "Love your neighbour as yourself" imply?

  Help everyone, regardless of differences
• What is the significance of the Parable of the Good Samaritan?

  Your neighbour is everyone, regardless of race
• What does Jesus’ Parable of the Sheep and the Goats emphasize?

  Christians must help those in need
• What actions does Jesus mention in the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats?

  Feeding the hungry, visiting the sick
• What does Jesus teach about public charity?

  Charity should be done privately
• What does Jesus mean by "do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing"?

  Give in secret without seeking recognition
• What is the reward for secret charity according to Jesus?

  Your Father will reward you in secret
• What are the key teachings of Jesus regarding charity?

  • Treat others as you want to be treated
  • Love your neighbour as yourself
  • Help those in need, regardless of differences
  • Charity should be done privately