Charity And Concern For Others

Question 0

Is it just a form of social assistance

Answer 0

No because the basis of all such action is LOVE

Question 1

Need for charity

Answer 1

Christianity is more than a system of beliefs it is about acting on these to make the world a better place for all people

Question 2

AGAPE

Answer 2

Christian love , includes charity, tolerance and respect for all people

Question 3

Good Samaritan

Answer 3

Luke 10 - parable provides the motive for helping those in need
‘Love your neighbour ‘

Question 4

Luke 10:27

Answer 4

Love your neighbour as yourself

Question 5

John 13

Answer 5

Love one another “ all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.

Question 6

Luke 3:11

Answer 6

“Whoever has two shirts must give one to the man who has none, and whoever has food must share it”

Question 7

James 2:1

Answer 7

If faith is not backed up by actions then it is dead

Question 8

Charity and vocation different approaches

Answer 8

Can be communal or individual
Some work in the world serving practical needs of a community and others live away from the world helping through prayer and contemplation

Question 9

Charitable organisation helping in third world

Answer 9

CAFOD
Christian Aid
Tear Fund
They put love into action by relieving hardship, suffering and poverty

Question 10

Social capital

Answer 10

In US half of all social capital is religious

Question 11

Reminder to carry out work for God

Answer 11

Christ has no hands but our hands, no feet but our feet, to do his work

Question 12

In helping others we are helping Christ

Answer 12

The parable of the sheep and goats (Matt 25)