Starter: Look at
this picture
think about
who teaches
you moral
responsibilities?
Has this
affected your
everyday life?
Why?
The Golden Rule
This rule states “…do to others what you would
have them do to you…” meaning treat others as
they would wish to be treated. (Matthew 7:12)
Title: Christian
teachings on
moral duty &
responsibilities
Am I my brother’s keeper?: St Paul
St Paul taught Christians should not stand by and
do nothing while others suffer. He used the
example of Cain and Abel to warn Christians that
they have moral duty to actively care for others.
Cain killed his brother Abel then denied he had
anything to do with it, saying it was not up to him
to care for others.
THE BIBLE
TEACHES
CHRISTIANS …
The Parable of the
Sheep and the Goats
Jesus taught through this
story that God will at the end
separate his people into
those who helped others (the
sheep) and those who have
not (the goats). Christians
have a duty to help those in
need when they can.
Matthew 25:31-46
The 10 commandments
The Commandments also stress the importance
of moral duties. They include teachings such as
‘honour your parents’, ‘do not murder’ and do
not steal’. Christians are expected to follow
these rules in their everyday lives. (Exodus 20:217).
An example of what the bible teaches
on moral duties
Watch this clip based on the good Samaritan
Why would Christians feel obliged to follow this
teaching?
Scenarios
Which one which one a Christian
support? Why?
Best friend is diagnosed with kidney failure. Best friend
needs just one kidney to survive.
A woman is trapped in a tower block that has fire
spreading towards her floor. She screams for help. No one
comes!
A wealthy man pretends to be poor and begs for money
every Friday afternoon outside the Halifax bank.
Exam practice
C) Explain why Christians believe they have a
moral duty to help others. (8 marks)
Make sure you use the structure.
Plenary
What mark would you award this pupil?
c) Christians believe they have a moral duty to help others.
• Firstly the bible states that we should treat others how we want to be
treated, this is know as the Golden Rule.
• Secondly Christians are taught to have a duty to help those in need when
they can. This is because Jesus taught the parable of the sheep and goats.
This parable teaches Christians that God will separate his people into those
who have helped others (sheep) and those who have not (goat).
• Thirdly Christians should not stand by and do nothing while others suffer.
This is because they have moral duty to actively care for others. Christians
are told they should be their brothers keeper. St Paul used the story of
Cain and Able, as Cain killed his brother then denied he had anything to do
with it.
• Finally, the 10 commandments also stress the importance of moral duties.
This is because Christians are told to honour their parents, not murder,
not steal. Christians are expected to follow these rules everyday.
Homework
b) Do you think ‘the Golden rule’ is still relevant
today? (4 marks) Give two reasons for your
point of view.
Or
b) Do you think we should always treat others
the way we want to treated? (4 marks)
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