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What if investing isn’t just about returns—but about redemption? For many, investing can feel impersonal—something tied to markets and retirement, rather than spiritual formation. In Scripture, however, we are called to something deeper—using what we have to serve others and reflect God’s purposes. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West explores how investing can become an act of worship. Then, it’s on to your calls. That’s Faith and Finance Live . . . biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. That’s weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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What if investing wasn’t just about returns—but about redemption?

For many people, investing can feel impersonal. It’s often framed as something tied to markets, retirement accounts, and long-term financial goals rather than spiritual growth. But Scripture invites us to see it differently. God calls His people to use what they have in ways that serve others, reflect His character, and advance His purposes in the world.

When viewed through a biblical lens, investing can become an act of worship and a tool for human flourishing.

In Colossians 3:17, the Apostle Paul writes: “Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus.”

That includes our financial decisions.

Scripture does not divide life into “spiritual” and “non-spiritual” categories. Every area of life belongs to God—including how we save, spend, give, and invest. That means investing is not outside the reach of discipleship. It is one more opportunity to honor the Lord with what He has entrusted to us.

From the beginning, God called humanity to steward His world. Investing is one modern expression of that calling.

When capital is directed wisely, it can fuel productive work that benefits others. Businesses can create jobs, solve problems, meet real needs, and contribute to the common good. Done rightly, investing becomes more than wealth-building—it becomes participation in the goodness of God’s world.

This aligns with Jeremiah 29:7, where God told His people in exile to: “Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you.”

Though written in a specific historical moment, the principle remains meaningful today. God’s people are still called to pursue the flourishing of the places where they live.

When we invest wisely, we are not merely growing assets. We are resourcing companies and organizations that can create opportunity, promote dignity, and serve communities.

In that sense, a portfolio is not just a collection of holdings—it is a means of directing resources. It can become one way we love our neighbors through economic participation.

Christians may apply this in different ways:

Different approaches exist, but the shared principle is this: investing can be a meaningful expression of stewardship.

Before it begins with strategy, investing begins with surrender.

The first question is not, “What will perform best?” but, “Lord, what would You have me do with what You’ve entrusted to me?”

That posture changes everything.

When the heart is submitted to God, investing becomes more than a financial tactic. It becomes worship. It becomes a witness to a watching world that we are not living merely for accumulation, but for something greater. Here are four practical ways to begin aligning your investments with biblical wisdom and purposeful stewardship.

1. Begin With Prayer

Invite God into your investment decisions. Ask for wisdom, discernment, and a heart aligned with His desires.

2. Evaluate With Intentionality

Don’t only ask how your portfolio is performing. Ask what it is producing.

Are your investments aligned with your values? Are they contributing, even in small ways, to the flourishing of others?

3. Think Beyond Avoidance

It is wise to consider what you do not want to support. But don’t stop there.

Ask how your capital can actively serve the common good. How can your i

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