Christian Teachings and the Teachings of One Other Religion on Wealth and Poverty: Christianity and Judaism GCSE Coursework A*

'Christians believe that wealth is something which can be used for good or evil, and so, in itself, is not a bad thing. Christians can only gain money in lawful and moral ways and when they have wealth, it is a gift from God not theirs alone. Many biblical teachings show that if you have the wrong attitude to money, wealth can lead you away from God.' (Religion and Life, Victor W Watton, pg 99) …

…needy nowadays, Jews are meant to give one tenth of their income to the poor (tzedakah). They believe that the best form of charity is that, that means the needy never need a charity again, and so work towards it. I also believe that upon helping these charities and giving to the poor, Jews believe that they are performing a righteous act that God will acknowledge. 'I in righteousness shall behold thy face.' (Psalm 17:15)