As Christians, we are called to honor God in every area of our lives; through our words, our actions, and even our finances. However, many may not know to investigate the morality of their investments. Without careful attention, your investment dollars could be unintentionally supporting activities that conflict with your faith.
That’s where Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI) comes in. BRI is a Christian approach to investing that seeks to align your financial decisions with your biblical values. It’s about glorifying God not just in your daily life but also through how you steward the financial resources He has entrusted to you.
What is Biblically Responsible Investing?
Biblically Responsible Investing is a branch of faith-based investing specifically guided by Christian principles. While faith-based investing can span across various religions and belief systems, BRI is rooted directly in the teachings of the Christian Bible.
At its core, BRI encourages Christians to avoid investing in companies that engage in practices contrary to biblical values—whether it’s through the products they create, the causes they support, or the leadership decisions they make. Simultaneously, BRI aims to pursue financial growth and wise stewardship, recognizing that Christians are called not just to protect their resources but also to grow them responsibly.
Choosing to invest biblically is a powerful way to live out your faith. Every dollar you invest is a vote of confidence in a business and its activities. When your investments support companies engaged in immoral practices, it can indirectly contribute to causes that go against your beliefs.
Biblically Responsible Investing challenges Christians to be more intentional, resourceful, and collaborative with their money. It encourages you to ask important questions:
- How is this company making its money?
- Where are its profits going?
- What causes or political activities does this company support?
- Do their leadership values align with Christian teachings?
By investing with biblical values in mind, you demonstrate stewardship and a commitment to glorifying God not just with your earnings, but with your influence in the financial world.
Challenges of Biblically Responsible Investing
Finding investments that align perfectly with Christian morals can be a challenge. It’s hard enough to assess if a company is a wise financial choice, adding a moral filter makes it even more complex. A company might sell neutral or even positive products but could still donate to causes that contradict biblical teachings or have executives who advocate for morally questionable initiatives.
Researching the ethics of every company you invest in can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, you don’t have to navigate this alone.
There are Christian resources, tools, and advisors who specialize in Biblically Responsible Investing. There are also biblically responsible mutual funds and ETFs specifically designed to filter investments according to Christian principles. These resources help take the burden off individual investors and provide greater clarity about where their money is truly going.
How to Start Aligning Your Investments with Your Faith
The first step is simple: Uncover the truth about what you own. Take a closer look at your current portfolio and ask whether their actions and values align with the biblical principles you hold dear.
The second step is to seek guidance from a knowledgeable Christian financial advisor who understands the significance of Biblically Responsible Investing. A good advisor will not only help you design a strong financial strategy but also help ensure that strategy aligns with your personal faith and values.
At PAX Financial Group, we are proud to offer Biblically Responsible Investing options for clients who want their money to reflect their beliefs. We believe that financial growth and faithfulness can go hand in hand, and we are passionate about helping you live out your faith through your financial decisions.
Aligning your investments with your Christian values doesn’t have to be complicated. It requires a commitment to steward your resources faithfully and a willingness to dig deeper into where your money is going. By embracing Biblically Responsible Investing, you not only work toward financial success but also live out your calling to glorify God in every part of your life—including your finances.
