Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. (Pro. 30:8) Every believer will shout a big Amen to the prayer of deliverance from falsehood and lies. But what is wrong with having extra cash or some sumptuous snacks in between our meals? God wants each one of us […]

Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint (Pro. 23:4). Verses like this in the Bible are counterintuitive. Every human being exerts some effort to be rich or wealthy. Such wealth is held in liquid form, stocks/bonds, or other assets. Thankfully, the verse did not say that we should not exert any effort at […]

In this revealing book, Katharina Pistor argues that the law selectively “codes” certain assets, endowing them with the capacity to protect and produce private wealth. With the right legal coding, any object, claim, or idea can be turned into capital―and lawyers are the keepers of the code. Pistor describes how they pick and choose among different legal systems and legal […]

by Christian Bible Reference | Jesus denied that wealth is a sign of God’s favor or that poverty is God’s punish-