God wants Christians to Invest and Be Rich

God really does want Christians to be rich.

Christian practices generally involve seeking a relationship with God. It requires faith plus action. So, let's create our own "Christian Rules for Investing." I'll give you my rules and you improve them, and then make them yours.

Christianity has developed numerous practices meant for us to involve God in our everyday lives. Let’s apply those approaches to wealth creation. It’s not wrong to be rich from faith.
We can’t rely on the government to make us successful; it’s up to us to do it ourselves. Faith is a great way to start! I’ve been inspired by the many "How to Get Rich" books, and articles I’ve been seeing lately. The authors know we want the universal dream of being rich. Titles selling promises of a better future sell during a down economy.

Fate, I identify with that. A twist of fate, and suddenly faith, destiny and talent hit you. All Christians have deep faith inside, waiting for that moment. So let's try to put our finger on it today, in the broad sense, with our "Christian Rules for Investing."Economist Paul Zane Pilzer has a bestselling book called "God Wants You to Be Rich: The Theology of Economics". The message applies to all Christian’s. God wants each Christian to be rich in every possible way, in health, love, and peace of mind, along with material possessions. God doesn’t want this just for our own sake, but for the sake of all men. Increased wealth for one person almost always represents even more wealth for all people.

This message can get twisted, selfish and one-sided. Often the culture that now runs Wall Street, Washington and Corporate America promotes “us at the expense of them”. But the principle is valid, balance the quest, selfish and selfless, material and moral. This is an opportunity in history, a chance to adjust our values back, get rich not just for ourselves but for a much higher purpose.

First rule: Trust in God, but avoid Satan
Invest ethically following ethical principles relevant to the bible. Consider non-violence and the concept of stewardship. The spirit of these concepts forms the basis for the first rule of investing.

Second rule: Pay off Debt
Clean up your finances before you invest. You are guaranteed to save money on interest when you remove debt. Avoiding losses is equally important to achieving gains.
Third rule: Building Wealth is the Result of Trading Time for Money
Time spent planning upfront can lead to success in the future. Keep current on investment news and work with trusted advisors. Value experience and learn all you can from investment experts.

Fourth rule: Patience
Parents and professors have emphasized the value of patience throughout your life. But, how many times have you considered the patience principle in your investing life? It is said that impatience breeds fear, anxiety, and discouragement; all of which lead to failure. Patience focuses you into a decisive, confident, and a rational human. Impatience can be the root of many problems. It may inspire you to make hasty decisions, draw wrong conclusions and make wrong choices, ultimately leading to trouble.

Fifth rule: Getting Rich means Trusting Yourself
Self confidence ensures not only school success, but success in your investing life too. Establish a savings goal. Create a plan to reach that goal.

In the final word, I know that “investing through faith" is not about religion or money. "Investing through faith" goes deeper, it’s a very personal "deal" between you and God.

Each person comes to Earth with gifts to contribute to the world in specific ways. We agree to perform certain tasks upon our planet. While we are in this life, we commit to a sacred agreement with the Universe. Our life choices serve to remind us of that contract, and to prepare us each to fulfill it.Don’t wait for blessings to come to you. Christians should never just sit passively. Instead, do what’s in front of you, and leave the blessings up to God; whatever happens, that's God's will.