Wall Street, Washington…and Biblical Wisdom
Andy Farmer
This past few weeks has led a lot of us to do things we’d not typically be doing – listening to the stock market reports, checking the business section of the paper, maybe anxiously wondering if our local branch bank might not be here a few months from now.
In his blog from last Wednesday Al Mohler gives some great perspective for all of us as we watch events both on Wall Street and in Washington unfold in the days to come.
This current crisis should also remind Christians that we are not called to be mere economic actors, but stewards. Everything we are, everything we do, and everything we own truly belongs to God and is to be at the disposal of Kingdom purposes. This world is not our home and our treasure is not found here. We are to do all, invest all, own all, purchase all to the glory of God.
Finally, this current economic crisis just might help Christians to focus on another issue -- retirement. Where in the Bible are we told to aspire to years and decades of leisure without labor? There is nothing wrong with saving for what the world calls retirement. Indeed, that is just good stewardship. Furthermore, there is nothing wrong with workers enjoying the fruit of their labor. But Christians should think of retirement as an opportunity to be redeployed for Kingdom service.
Today's crisis in the financial system should not be a threat to the long-term health and vitality of our economic system. There is cause for concern, but no justification for panic. Rather than hit the panic button, spend that energy thinking about how Christians should glorify God in our economic lives. We should watch the developments and debates in Washington and New York with interest, but we should investigate our own hearts with even greater urgency.
If you want to read the full post, go to albertmohler.com
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