# May 2026 – The Biblical Worldview of Investing *URL:* https://christianfinancialadvisors.com/resources/articles/may-2026-the-biblical-worldview-of-investing/ *Updated:* 2026-10-13T05:13:16+00:00 #### Written by the Christian Financial Advisors Team ##### Bob Barber, Matthew Barrovecchio & Don VandeVanter > “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein.” — Psalm 24:1 Every investment account you hold belongs to God. This reality reframes the entire conversation — from the returns we chase to the companies we’re willing to own. It changes not only how much we expect from our investments, but how we choose them in the first place. ### Aligning Investments with Biblical Values Today, this stewardship conviction is expressed through Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI) — a strategy that screens out companies involved in activities contrary to biblical principles, such as abortion, pornography, and gambling, while seeking companies that positively reflect Christian values. This is not a matter of sacrificing financial prudence; it is a matter of obedience. 2 Corinthians 6:17 calls us to “go out from their midst, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch no unclean thing.” A biblical investor is called to be different — and to let that difference show in every financial decision. ### Wisdom and Diversification Scripture also guides how we structure investments. Ecclesiastes 11:2 instructs, “Give a portion to seven, or even to eight, for you know not what disaster may happen on earth.” Diversification across sectors, company sizes, and markets is not merely sound financial strategy — it is a biblical principle. Wise investing is grounded in facts and careful thought, not in speculation, emotion, or the noise of daily financial media. ### Guarding Against Greed Perhaps the greatest investment danger is greed. 1 Timothy 6:10 warns, “The love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.” The love of investment returns is the same as the love of money. Christians must be especially cautious of schemes promising extraordinary gains and of allowing greed to override biblical guidelines — no return is worth compromising your faith. ### Invest Faithfully for the Long Term > “Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.” — Proverbs 13:11 Markets will cycle through seasons of growth and decline, and that is to be expected. Faithful, patient, long-term investing — guided by a sound financial plan — is the biblical model. It is time, not timing, that builds lasting wealth in a manner that honors God. A biblical worldview of investing aligns faith with finance — honoring God not only with what we earn, but with what we invest and how we invest it. --- Human page: https://christianfinancialadvisors.com/resources/articles/may-2026-the-biblical-worldview-of-investing/?vwao_human=1