5.4 Wealth, Money and Poverty

• Christian teachings on wealth and money (Deuteronomy 8:18; Ecclesiastes 5:10-19; Proverbs 15:27; Matthew 6:24-27)
• Work, sharing and the poor (Proverbs 14:23; 31:8-9; Luke 3:11)
• How the love of money hinders one from the Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:19-21; Luke 9:25; 12:13-21; Luke 4:18)
• Vices associated with the love of money; integrity in handling money
• Causes and remedies of poverty in society today
• Ethical ways of acquiring wealth as a youth
• Establishing a small business or enterprise
• Managing the business: keeping records and reporting performance

• discuss Christian teachings on wealth, money and poverty
• appraise how the love of money can hinder one from inheriting the Kingdom of God
• assess five causes and remedies of poverty in the society today
• devise five ethical ways of acquiring wealth as a youth
• establish a viable business or enterprise
• manage the business by reporting its performance to the parent, guardian or teacher
• desire to acquire wealth through credible ways as youths

“Which vices are associated with love for money?”

“Why is integrity important in handling money and wealth?”

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1. Christian teachings on wealth and money
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Wealth as God's gift; the danger of loving money (Deuteronomy 8:18; Ecclesiastes 5:10-19; Proverbs 15:27; Matthew 6:24-27).
2. Work, earn and share
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Hard work, speaking up for the poor and sharing (Proverbs 14:23; 31:8-9; Luke 3:11).
3. The rich fool and treasures in heaven
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   How the love of money can hinder one from the Kingdom of God.
4. Vices of the love of money, and integrity
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Greed, corruption, theft, exploitation, gambling and selfishness; why integrity matters.
5. Causes and remedies of poverty
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Why poverty exists today and what can be done about it.
6. Ethical ways for youth to earn
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Credible ways of acquiring wealth as a youth, and what to avoid.
7. Establishing a small business
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   From idea to plan: costs, price and profit.
8. Managing and reporting a business
   40 min · 2 practice tasks · quiz
   Keeping a cash book, reporting performance and improving from feedback, with integrity.