Emily had diligently saved money from her job as a graphic designer. Her frugal habits left her with a surplus that sat quietly in her bank account. One day, while contemplating her financial situation, she stumbled upon an article about Biblically responsible investing. It dawned on her that the money she had saved was not merely sitting idle but had the potential to work for her and others.
With a newfound realisation, Emily asked God what the mission of the money she had saved should be. She decided to research the mission of investing as a Christian, how to get going as an investor and some Biblically responsible investment options.
She invested a portion of her surplus in companies that aligned with her values, focusing on those committed to sustainability, employment and ethical practices. As she saw her investments grow and make a positive impact, Emily embraced her role as an investor, understanding that even her surplus savings could contribute to fulfilling God’s purposes for the money she saved.
All Christians are or should be investors!
At Compass, we teach the Biblical wisdom of saving to have a buffer for any future emergencies and reach our long-term goals.
Anyone with extra money they don’t immediately need is an investor, assuming you don’t hide that cash in a sock under your bed! The funds will, at least, be invested in a bank.
Being an investor involves consciously allocating resources towards something that is expected to yield a beneficial return or outcome.
The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) reminds us that God expects us to invest and multiply the resources He has given us.
Invest - to Live, Love and Last
My new book, “Invest - to Live, Love and Last” was written with Emily in mind.
This book describes investing from the perspective of a financial disciple of Jesus. It is not an expert book on investing but describes the journey of a disciple with surplus funds to invest– God’s way.
Part 1 describes the mission of a disciple investing money – to live, to love and to last.
Part 2 illustrates investing as a car journey, helping you get ready for the journey. For example, your destination, the driver, required fuel, making decisions, navigating the right direction, and knowing when you have arrived.
Part 3 gives an overview of many different investment vehicles, discusses the risks involved, explains how to make an impact, and provides a Biblical view of each investment type.
As a Christian investor, you can direct your investments towards companies and initiatives that align with your beliefs and promote positive change in the world while advancing God’s Kingdom and providing for your needs, present and future. Join us on this journey to invest to live, love, and last!
The Bible teaches us about stewardship – responsibly managing the resources that God has entrusted to us. The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) reminds us that God expects us to invest and multiply what He has given us.
Money with a Mission
Investing as a financial disciple comes with a unique set of principles and values beyond financial gain. One of the most significant aspects of responsible Christian investing is having a clear mission and purpose. This mission is a guiding light, ensuring investments align with your beliefs and values.
The mission of money as a financial disciple will reflect the three great commands we have been given.
The first is to work the earth and use its resources to benefit and promote human flourishing.
The second is the command to love God and our neighbour. Money should be used to serve God and those in need.
The third command is to make disciples in all nations.
The book “Investing - to Live, Love and Last” explains how we can practically fulfil these aspects of God’s mission for our money.
I hope this book will inspire you to invest - God’s way!
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By the way … the most successful Biblical investor was probably Noah. He floated all his stock while everything around him was liquidated! Or maybe it was a female investor, Pharoah’s daughter. She went to the Nile Bank and floated a prophet.