Ethical Vision in Jesus’ Preaching (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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How Jesus died historically
How Jesus died historically
Crucified on charges of claiming to be 'king of the Jews'
Primary sources for Jesus' ethical teachings
Primary sources for Jesus' ethical teachings
The Gospels
Jesus' view: inner character vs outward appearances
Jesus' view: inner character vs outward appearances
What's in your heart matters more than outward appearances
Lesson from the widow's offering
Lesson from the widow's offering
True generosity comes from the heart, not the amount given
What the widow gave compared to wealthy donors
What the widow gave compared to wealthy donors
She gave everything; wealthy kept substantial reserves
Jesus' teaching on attachment to wealth
Jesus' teaching on attachment to wealth
Creates spiritual obstacles and prevents ethical living
Jesus' challenge to the rich man
Jesus' challenge to the rich man
Sell all possessions, give to poor, and follow him
Camel through needle's eye metaphor meaning
Camel through needle's eye metaphor meaning
Nearly impossible for wealthy to enter Kingdom of God
Jesus' saying about serving God and money
Jesus' saying about serving God and money
Cannot serve both God and money
What profit to gain fortune but lose what?
What profit to gain fortune but lose what?
One's soul
Other key ethical principles Jesus taught
Other key ethical principles Jesus taught
Humility, love's importance, people over rules