Wealth and poverty — KCSE Christian Religious Education

KCSE Christian Religious Education · 34 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

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Key learning outcomes for this topic, aligned to the KNEC KCSE syllabus.

State the Christian teaching on wealth, materialism and the danger of the love of money (1 Timothy 6:6–10)

Explain how Christians should use wealth responsibly: tithing, giving to the poor, stewardship and social justice

Describe the causes of poverty in Kenya and state ways in which the church can help the poor

Wealth and poverty

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List three causes of poverty in Kenya as identified in Christian teachings. (3 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks

Lack of education leading to limited job opportunities (1 mk)

Corruption and mismanagement of resources (1 mk)

Natural disasters affecting agricultural production (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

State two biblical principles that encourage Christians to give to the poor. (2 marks)

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The Bible teaches that it is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35) (1 mk)

God commands believers to care for the poor and needy (Proverbs 19:17) (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER3 marks

List three ways in which Christians can practice stewardship of their wealth according to biblical teachings. (3 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks

Giving a portion of their income as tithe to support the church and its activities (1 mk)

Supporting charitable organisations and helping the needy within the community (1 mk)

Using their resources responsibly and ethically in business practices (1 mk)

State THREE Christian views on wealth and its impact on one's spiritual life according to 1 Timothy 6:6–10. (3 marks)

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