Beth-El Baptist Church

07/15/2012

Greg Tomlinson


What should a Christian do about financial investments?


Growing wealth through investing is an important activity for Christians to consider since investing can get people into a lot of trouble through loses or by great gains.


  1. Should Christians invest money?

Matthew 25:23-27 Proverbs 6:6-11; 13:22

1 Chronicles 22:5


For many reasons it is prudent to put aside some funds as an investment for the future. Investments enable preparations for difficult times that are coming in the days ahead. It also provides for initial assistance to children and grandchildren to get their future moving forward as well.


  1. What principles should be considered before investing money?

Proverbs 9:1; 21:26; 23:1-5; 31:16; 11:14; 25:2 Ecclesiastes 11:1-2

Matthew 6:24 Luke 12:15-21; 16:9-14

Deuteronomy 26:1-2


It is prudent to be careful about the reasons for investing. Investing for greedy purposes or to make an unjust or improper gain needs to be avoided. Investments themselves needs to be considered to make sure it is a legitimate investment for you. The investment needs to be one that you understand and are able to make work. Even an investment in something like a bank savings account should be carefully considered. When investing, it is wise to not invest in only one thing or place. Diversification of investment funds is wise so that if an investment fails that not all monies invested are loss. When you invest, ensure that your hope and life is not wrapped up in the investments. Your life needs to be tied up in the person and work of Christ.


  1. What care should be taken when making investments?

Proverbs 1:17-19; 15:27 Matthew 6:31-34; 23:23

James 4:13-16 1 Timothy 6:6-11

Malachi 3:8


Do not make investments purely for greedy purposes. It is wise to invest in the work of the Lord as well. The investment of a tithe should never be overlooked. Do not over emphasize the gain that your investment will be made but trust the return on investment will be according to the will and work of the Lord. Be careful that investments are not made while neglecting the real needs of others but be prepared to aid others in the needs of their own lives as appropriate.