Is God a Capitalist?

The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein. Psalm 24:1 In a capitalist economy, ownership is the cornerstone of society. We earn money and buy things, and we consider those things to be ours. But the Bible has a different twist on capitalism. The earth and everything in it were created by God, and as the Creator, He is the rightful owner. He entrusts parts to us for a short time, but we’re wise to see ourselves as managers instead of owners. A consumer mentality values things and people for what they do for us. If they make us happy and strong, we like them, but if they don’t make us feel good, we get rid of them. As God-appointed managers, we acknowledge that our money (and the skills God gave us to earn money) is the Lord’s, and the first question is, Lord, how can I use this in a way that pleases You? If we ask that question often enough, we may change some of our spending habits, and we might devote more of our resources to the things that matter most to God. Of course, people are what matter most to Him. Our families, friends, neighbors, and co-workers belong to God too. He has put us in relationships with them for a purpose, and again, we need to ask a similar, piercing question: Lord, how can I relate to these people in a way that encourages them and honors You? How would it affect your management of money and other resources if you saw yourself as God’s appointed manager – His steward of His resources? How would it affect your relationships if you saw people as entrusted to you by God? Have you asked God lately, “God, where do you want me to spend my time, my talent, and my resources today?” I’d love to talk to you personally. For more on help I can provide and how you can reach me, check out… http://truthatlife.com/ or email me directly at curtis.songer@gmail.com