1. 9.4 Religion, poverty and wealth

2. Moral guidance in the Bible Ten Commandments Jesus’ teachings – The Golden Rule Treat others as you would like to be treated – The Greatest Commandments Love God Love your neighbour

3. Morality Something is moral if it is good, right, just, fair Something is immoral if it is evil, wrong, unjust, unfair Within Christianity, morality comes from God. Christians can use the Bible to help them decide upon a moral issue. Examples of guidance...

4. Immoral jobs for Christians Christians oppose jobs that exploit people and ruin lives - jobs that cause harm to others. Examples of immoral occupations: – The sex industry – Pornography – Gambling – Loan shark (usury is a sin)

5. Moral jobs for Christians There are some jobs that Christians especially approve of. They may feel a calling to such occupations – in which case the job is a vocation Examples of moral occupations: – Charity work – Teaching – Medical profession – Social care