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Christians believe that wealth can be good sometimes but it can also be evil.
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GCSE R.S COURSEWORK (a) (i) Christians believe that wealth can be good sometimes but it can also be evil. Earning money through hard work, lawful and moral means is acceptable to gain money. They believe that it is a gift from and God and is not solely theirs. In 1 Timothy 6.10 it quotes that "if you love money more than God it can lead you away from religious life." This is a very powerful quote as it teaches Christians to be aware of the way you think about money and always put God first. Christians believe that money is not just for ones benefit but for sharing for others. In 2 Corinthians 9.7 it says "God is pleased when a person gives to others cheerfully." This tells a Christaina that they should give to others without having any recentment or neglect. In the New testament it mentions that wealth should be...
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