Good Deeds - 1

STRAND 2: REWARD AND PUNISHMENT
SUB- STRAND 1: GOOD DEEDS AND REWARDS

General objectives: Pupils will be able to:
1. be aware that good deeds go with rewards and bad deeds go with
punishment
2. appreciate the consequences of bad deeds and the need for repen-
tance
GOOD DEEDS
Good deeds are actions that are commendable and acceptable by soci-
ety. Actions that show good deeds include being respectful, showing
concern or love for others, helping others and being patriotic.
ACTS OF GOOD DEEDS

Below are examples of actions considered as good deeds by society:
1. Helping elderly persons or physically challenged persons by carrying
their luggage or load for them.
2. Helping the aged, blind or children to cross a busy road, bridge or
drain.
3. Giving up your seat on a bus or at a function to an elderly person, a
pregnant Woman or sick person.
4. Participating in general cleaning, tree planting exercise and commu-
nal labour.
5. Running errands free of charge on behalf of your teacher, parents,
friends, classmates and the elderly in society.
6. Helping to carry accident victims, the sick and persons rescued from
disasters to the nearest hospital or health facility for medical attention.
7. Reporting known criminals in society to the lawful agencies of state
to help them effect arrest and prosecution.
8. Donating in cash and kind such as food, medicines, used clothing,
treated nets and water to victims of disaster and the poor In society.
God is very grateful when we perform humanitarian services to those in
need. Refer to Matthew 25:34 to 36: Luke 17:11 to 16; Sura 9:105;
69:19 to 24.
9. Helping a lost child locate his parents
10. Providing food for kids whose parents are not at home.
11. Assisting and entertaining the elderly who has been left alone at
home.
12. Helping to teach someone something he does not understand
13. Pickling up litter when someone else drops it and disposing of it
safely.
14. Making sure that younger children return home safely from school.
REWARD
Good deeds come with rewards or benefits.
A reward is an award or kind gesture that goes to an Individual or of
their good deeds. In short, rewards are the benefits that comes with
with hard work or successes
Rewards are usually given In the hope that the good deeds or behavior
that enable one to merit them would be repeated. An individual can be
rewarded by the family, school, society church, and country or world for
hard work or good deeds
TYPES OF REWARDS
There are different types of rewards in society. These are as follows:
1. Praises: Praises are words which show approval of something A
school community, family, religious group or country may shower
praises on a me for exhibiting hard work or success. For example, Prof.
Barima Azumah ,Ike Quatey, Alfred Agbeko, and Braimah Kamoko
(Bukom Banku) have received showers of praises from Ghanaians for
winning world boxing titles for the country
2. Handshake: In some instances a mere handshake by a prominent
member of society is an indication of appreciation of one's hard
Work. For example, a hand shake by the President of Ghana, a Pastor,
an Imam, or Member of Parliament shows appreciation of one's
achievements.
3. Recommendation: A verbal or written notice recommending an indi-
vidual for what he has done is a form of reward. An individual can be
highly recommended by his teacher, lecturer, country or institution of
higher learning to secure a well paid job or an international appoint-
ment. Recommendations point out the exemplary qualities such as ded-
ication to duty, hard work, punctuality, selflessness and dependability of
the individual concerned. It gives one advantage over those who lack
such qualities.
4. Good Testimonial A testimonial gives a detailed account of an individ-
ual's character, academic performance, conduct and behavior. It may be
used in addition to certificate and curriculum vitae (CV) to seek for em-
ployment or pursue higher education.
5. Certificate: An official document which gives credence to certain facts
about a person. It qualifies a person as being capable of achieving
something.
6. Awards: Society has different forms of awards to deserving members.
Examples are cash prices, books, scholarships, citations, badges and
personal computers. This may be given to an individual as a sign of ap-
preciation of hard work. For example, the nation confers various awards
on deserving nationals during Independence and Republic Day celebra-
tions, The names of national awards include the Order of the Star of
Ghana, the Order of the Star of Volta for both civilian and military divi-
sions.
7. Trophies and medals: In sports and other competitions, successful
contestants are rewarded with trophies or medals. The trophies and
medals range from gold, silver to bronze, The winning team may receive
a gold trophy and Medals for each participating member to crown their
victory or success.
8. Naming monuments after Individuals as rewards: Society can reward
members Who nave excelled in different fields like sports, academia,
public service etc. by naming important national monuments like roads,
stadia, ships, parks, institutions etc. after them, For example, the
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology was named after
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah for numerous contributions towards Ghana's Inde-
pendence and developmental projects.
9. Sending a message, cards, telephone calls or just by smiling You can
reward an individual through a smile or by saying "Thank you, God bless
you", sending a card to appreciate what he or she did, or by making a
telephone call to appreciate a kind gesture.
10. Promotion: A move to a more important lob or rank or a move to
the next class, etc.
11. Citation: An official statement about something special that some-
body has done, etc.
EFFECTS OF REWARDS
1. It encourages others to work harder or behave properly.
2. It makes people feel elated and recognized.
3. It encourages people especially the youth to be morally upright.
4. It spurs weaker people to buck up in order to have better results.
5. It shows one's gratitude or appreciation for good performance.
6. It can cause one to be swollen headed and become complacent.
7. It can cause a person to resort to wrong means such as cheating In
order to do better and be rewarded.
8. It can promote bribery and corruption.
9. It can bring hatred on a person who is always rewarded.
10. It attracts God's blessings.
THE NEED TO SHOW APPRECIATION (IMPORTANCE OF APPRECIATION)

1. It serves as motivation to others: When individuals show appreciation
to others, it motivates them. Appreciation motivates the individual to
continue with the hard work or good deeds. For example, a pupil who
receives a price as the best student in class Is motivated to study hard
to chalk more successes.
2 It serves as encouragement: When you show appreciation to another
person Tor a good deed, it encourages him to give off his best. It helps
him to be more focused
3 It is a requirement from God: God requires that humankind should
shoW appreciation to other humankind Love your neighbor as your self
is a moral lesson for one to show love to others when they do a good
job Refer to LuKe 17 to 16 about the story of the ten lepers who were
cured by Jesus Christ. Only one of them came back to show apprecia-
tion and commended him greatly.
4. Appreciation is a good moral value:Being thankful to God and hu-
manity as a sign of appreciation is a good virtue one must cultivate. In-
dividuals should be grateful to others when they help them out of a sit-
uation. Refer to Galatians 5: 13 to 14.
5. It promotes love and good neighborliness: Learning to show appreci-
ation fosters friendship, love, harmony and good neighborliness
6. It enhances peace and harmony: In a multi-ethnic society like Ghana,
being grateful and showing appreciation breeds national unity, stability,
harmony and peaceful co-existence.
THE MORAL SIGNIFICANCE FOR PERFORMING GOOD DEEDS

1. It is a commandment from God: Performing good deed is a com-
mandment from God and all religious persons are expected to comply
with it. Romans 2:6 and 3:5; 2 Thessalonians 1:7 to 9.
2. Society expects members to show appreciation: In every society
showing appreciation is one of the principles that are inculcated in the
upbringing of an individual. As one grows up, he/she is taught to show
appreciation for good things done to him by others. Anybody who fails
to show appreciation is considered ungrateful.
3. It is a moral responsibility: It is morally acceptable for individuals to
show gratitude or appreciation to others when they perform good
deeds. All the three main religions in Ghana admonish their members
to show appreciation to those who relate very well with them. For ex-
ample, in Christianity, faithful are expected to do unto others what they
want others to do unto them. Therefore, if you expect others to appre-
ciate you, then you should also show appreciation to others.
4. It is a sign of maturity: Matured individuals show appreciation to oth-
ers for their kind gestures. Anybody who shows appreciation is consid-
ered matured.
5. It is a demand by the Holy Books: The Holy Bible, Qur'an and the
"Wise Sayings" of the Traditionalist teach members to exhibit a high
sense of responsibility and appreciate God and humankind for their
support and providence. It is morally right to show appreciation to God
and then humans. Refer to Galatians 6:9 to 10.
LIKELY BECE ESSAY QUESTIONS

1. (a) What are good deeds?
(b) List five actions that show good deeds
(c) What is the relationship between good deeds and rewards?
(d) Mention three types of rewards that go with good deeds
2 (a) State three importance of showing appreciation
(b) State four reasons why it is important to show good deeds
(c) State three moral values of a person who shows good deeds
(d) Outline the rewards a person gets from God for showing good deeds

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STRAND 2: REWARD AND PUNISHMENT

SUB- STRAND 1: GOOD DEEDS AND REWARDS

ACTS OF GOOD DEEDS

THE NEED TO SHOW APPRECIATION (IMPORTANCE OF APPRECIATION)

THE MORAL SIGNIFICANCE FOR PERFORMING GOOD DEEDS

LIKELY BECE ESSAY QUESTIONS

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