I have become more concerned lately with where my money is going. Who is benefiting from the money that God has blessed my family with? When I purchase an item, or invest in a company, is the Kingdom being advanced?
As Christians, I believe this HAS to be important to us. For too long, many believers have looked at the cheapest price, or the safest long term investments as the main factors when dealing with money.
We are to be stewards of GODS money while on this earth. This is the truth.
The silver is mine and the gold is mine, declares the Lord Almighty Haggai 2:8
Since the money is not ours, then we should use it in a way that glorifies God.
Here are some ways that we can be better users of Gods resources:
Buy locally. If you purchase from a local retailer, getting to know what the owner stands for is not difficult.
When making a purchase of a more expensive item (like a car), take the time to research what that company supports, and stands for. Look into how they treat their employees.
When investing, research the companies your money is supporting. With more and more investments overseas, this is very...