Solomon investing is a phrase we use to refer to the idea of investing by principles that can be supported by Biblical scripture. There are all kinds of reasons people invest but they all don’t meet the litmus test of the Lord. Is investing even scriptural? At Solomon Success, we say yes but, like in the title, it all depends upon your attitude going in. Luke 12:15 cautions against greed, while Proverbs 23:4-5 warns against get-rich-quick schemes, and Proverbs 29:3 tells us ego-based investing is a bad thing.
Month: August 2010
Wealth Strategies for Christian Investors
Think diversification is only for heathens? Christian investors should take a look at Ecclesiastes 11:2, where King Solomon wrote to “Divide your portion to seven, or even to eight, for you do not know what misfortune may occur on earth.†This basic market truth should be ignored at your own peril. It wasn’t by accident that the Queen of Sheba noted that everything Solomon’s hands touched turned to gold, or that the Lord told Solomon he would endow him with riches, honor, and wisdom.
The Bible Reminds Us to “Serve Wholeheartedly”
Perhaps the tendency to be lazy and distracted at work has never been more evident than today. A prime contributor to this lack-of-work ethic is probably the internet but work avoidance tactics have been around since the first man went to work for another man. In case anyone is unclear about whether there is a directive to Christians towards hard work, check out Ephesians 6 v. 7 & 8, which states the following: