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)
When Christians say that money should not be gained in unlawful ways, they mean not through prostitution or drugs, but through hard work. The money then gained in the right way, can be use in man…