Christian Love

Question 1

Blessed are the poor in spirit…

Answer 1

… For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Question 2

Blessed are the pure in heart…

Answer 2

… For they will see God.

Question 3

Blessed are the merciful…

Answer 3

… For they will receive mercy.

Question 4

Who was William Wilberforce and what did he campaign for through the 1780s in 1790s?

Answer 4

William Wilberforce was a deeply religious member of the English parliament. He campaigned against the slave trade for 18 years and through his efforts it was made illegal.

Question 5

Who was Florence Nightingale, what war did she help in and what persuaded her to help?

Answer 5

Florence Nightingale was a fully trained and dedicated nurse that went to help the soldiers in the Crimean war. Her persuasion to this is that she felt that God had called her to serve others.

Question 6

What is Barnardos and what is their aim?

Answer 6

Barnardos helps to change the lives of vulnerable children across UK. Their examples of work is child poverty, sexual abuse, and helping children with disabilities or domestic violence.

Question 7

What three things motivate Christians to help the poor?

Answer 7

The Bible, verse it out of the Bible, and Jesus’ teachings.

Question 8

Name 4 verses out of the Bible.

Answer 8

• Act fairly
• Look after orphans and widows
• Don’t just talk about your faith, act on it
• Love your neighbour
• Be a peacemaker
• Treat everyone equally
• Give to those who need it
• Speak up for those who are being mistreated