Biblical Investing, Part 2

<p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Review:</p><ul><li>We have fiat currency that violates the laws of money and is disobedient to God's mandate for "just weights & measures." (Deut. 25:15)</li><li>Our fiat currency system is NOT an accurate information utility for investors and entrepreneurs (noise distorting the signal).</li><li>Nothing new - empires always monopolize money throughout history.</li><li>JP Morgan: "Gold and silver are money, everything else is just credit."</li><li>The bible is not unaware of currency manipulation...</li></ul><p>Investing in Uncertain Economic Times</p><p>Redemptive Economics</p><ul><li>Trust or Distrust God</li><li>Steward (abundance) or Storehouse (scarcity)?</li><li>Decentralize (Gen 1:28-29; Gen 11/12; Jewish diaspora; Holy Spirit ---> gospel)</li><li>Generosity (production) or Greed (speculation)?</li><li>Proverbs 11:24-28</li><li>Proverbs 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)"</li><li>God favors a high <i>velocity</i> of money (velocity = how many times a dollar circulates through the economy in a given amount of time.)</li><li>Redemption (value) or Retirement (consumerism)?</li><li>Luke 12:13-21 (The Parable of the Rich Fool)</li><li>Compare with Boaz - Ruth - kinsman redeemer</li><li>Conclusion</li><li>God spared nothing for us - redemption</li><li>Pavilion illustration - gospel</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Resources and Mentions:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Scandal-Money-Street-Recovers-Economy/dp/1621575756">The Scandal of Money - Gilder</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ascent-Money-Financial-History-World/dp/0143116177/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+ascent+of+money&qid=1605069939&s=book