Love of Money (Part 1)
Subject :
Christian Religious Knowledge
Topic :
Love of Money (Part 1)
TOPIC: Love of Money
SUB-TOPIC(S)
- What is money?
- What is wealth?
- Uses of money and wealth. Luke 12: 15, 1 Timothy 6: 17 – 19
- The right attitude to money. Luke 12: 15, 1 timothy 6: 6 – 14
- Dangers of Excessive love of Money and wealth. Mathew 16: 24, 26: 33, Luke 12: 15, 22 – 31.
Term :
Second Term
Week:
Week 8
Class :
Basic 6 / Primary Six
Previous lesson :
The pupils have previous knowledge of Moderation in Christian Life
Behavioural objectives :
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- explain the meaning of money
- mention the various uses of money
- understand if money is evil or the very strong desire to have money at all cost that is evil
- The Dangers of Excessive love of Money and what is money?
- The right attitude to money.
Instructional Materials :
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
- The Holy Bible
- My Book Of Bible Stories
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials :
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
- Workbooks
Content :
TOPIC: Love of Money
SUB-TOPIC(S)
- What is money?
- What is wealth?
- Uses of money and wealth. Luke 12: 15, 1 Timothy 6: 17 – 19
- The right attitude to money. Luke 12: 15, 1 timothy 6: 6 – 14
- Dangers of Excessive love of Money and wealth. Mathew 16: 24, 26: 33, Luke 12: 15, 22 – 31.
CONTENT
Memory verse: 1 Timothy 6:6
Bible references: Luke 12: 15, 1 Timothy 6: 17 – 19
What is money? Money is the currency that we use to buy goods and services. Money is also used to settle debts and pay for medical bill. Money is also used as a measure of wealth and store of wealth . We also use money to provide ourselves with basic necessity of life which are food , clothing and shelter.
What is wealth? Wealth is the abundance of money and material possession. It is the accumulation of large amount of money , expanse of land and material possession .
Money is essential to human and God is the giver of money and wealth. We as human should make money through the right means and be contented with whatever God provides for us.
USES OF MONEY AND WEALTH
The following are ways we use money and wealth
- To serve God
- To pay tithes
- To give offering to God
- To give contribute to church projects.
- to pay medical bills
- to pay for electricity bill
- to pay for phone bill
- To pay for transportation fare
- for celebrations like birthday parties
- To pay for school fees
- To solve basic needs like Food needs
- Clothes
- shelter
- To serve other people
- To give gifts to our loved ones.
- To help the beggars
- To give to charity organizations
- To give to our parents, guardians and relation
- To have comfort
- To take care of our health.
- To pay for education
- To get means of transportation
- To invest in the future through:
- Shares
- Savings
- Insurance
- Establish industries
- To pay social services
- Payment of electrical bills
- Taxes and other rates
- Payment of community levies
Dangers of Excessive Love of Money and Wealth
The following are the dangers of excessive love of money and wealth.
- It takes away the love of God from our hearts.
- It will bring destruction.
- It will lead to wrong desire.
- It makes us to lie.
- It leads to stealing
- It could lead to crime.
- It make us wicked
- Make us violent
- Lead to dishonesty
- It leads to ritual killing
- Deception
- Fraud
- Gambling
- Prostitution
- Betting
THE RIGHT ATTITUDE TO MONEY
The following are the right attitude toward money
- We should love God who is the giver of wealth instead of loving money.
- We should be moderate in the manner we look for money.
- We should separate ourselves from excessive love of money.
Prayers: O lord, give us the grace to love you before money, in Jesus name. Amen.
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
Conclusion
The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.
He or she does the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.
Evaluation
- What is moderation?
- Mention the difference between money and wealth
- What is money?
- What is wealth?
- Mention three uses of money and wealth.
- List two right attitudes towards money for the students.
- Mention three dangers of excessive love of money and wealth.
Assignment
Prepare for the next lesson by reading about
Love of Money Part 2
