Biblical Investing, Part 2

We hope this episode allows you to have a better understanding of the difference between money and currency and the need for the paradigm and lifestyle of cashflow. The following is an outline of today's conversation and a deeper look at the foundational principles of Biblical investing. Review:We have fiat currency that violates the laws of money and is disobedient to God's mandate for "just weights & measures." (Deut. 25:15)Our fiat currency system is NOT an accurate information utility for investors and entrepreneurs (noise distorting the signal).Nothing new - empires always monopolize money throughout history.JP Morgan: "Gold and silver are money, everything else is just credit."The bible is not unaware of currency manipulation...Investing in Uncertain Economic TimesRedemptive EconomicsTrust or Distrust GodSteward (abundance) or Storehouse (scarcity)?Decentralize (Gen 1:28-29; Gen 11/12; Jewish diaspora; Holy Spirit ---> gospel)Generosity (production) or Greed (speculation)?Proverbs 11:24-28Proverbs 13:22 - "A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous. (RSV)"God favors a high velocity of money (velocity = how many times a dollar circulates through the economy in a given amount of time.)Redemption (value) or Retirement (consumerism)?Luke 12:13-21 (The Parable of the Rich Fool)Compare with Boaz - Ruth - kinsman redeemerConclusionGod spared nothing for us - redemptionPavilion illustration - gospel Resources and Mentions:The Scandal of Money - GilderThe Ascent of Money - FergusonHonest Money - North Biblical Economics - RC Sproul Jr.Guide to Investing in Gold and Silver - Mike Maloney