Stewardship Isn’t Just About Giving: It’s About Where Your Money Grows

What if your 401(k) or IRA was funding the very things you pray against? For most Christians today, stewardship is a familiar word — but often, a misunderstood one. We think of stewardship as tithing to the church, giving generously to missions, or sponsoring a child overseas. And yes, all of these are beautiful acts of obedience.

But true biblical stewardship goes far deeper. It touches everything we manage — including the money we invest.

Stewardship Starts with Ownership

The Bible reminds us clearly:

“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” — Psalm 24:1 (NIV)

If God owns everything, then we are not owners — we are managers. That includes our salaries, our homes, our retirement accounts, and yes, even the stocks and bonds hidden away in our portfolios.

When we see ourselves as stewards, we realize our investments aren’t just ours to grow. They are God’s resources entrusted to us for His purposes.

Where Is Your Money Growing Roots?

Here's a hard truth:Most Christians would never donate directly to causes like abortion advocacy, pornography distribution, child exploitation, or anti-family political activism.But through unfiltered investments in secular mutual funds — we often are.

Without knowing it, countless believers have their retirement dollars tangled up with companies that:

• Fund abortion providers and lobby for abortion rights.

• Promote pornography and sexually exploitative media.

• Push aggressive political activism that redefines marriage, gender, and human dignity.

• Participate in unethical labor practices that harm the vulnerable, including children.

Imagine if your church announced next Sunday that it was partnering with organizations like these. Would you still tithe there? Of course not. So why would we allow our investments to fund the very same causes — just because they’re hidden behind glossy fund names and Wall Street jargon?

Faithful Stewardship Means Faithful Investing

Jesus’ Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30) teaches that we are expected to multiply what we’ve been given — but for the Master’s purposes, not our own. Growing wealth is good — when it’s aligned with the heart of God. Building bigger barns (Luke 12:16-21) for selfish purposes, or growing wealth that strengthens evil, is not biblical stewardship — it’s negligence disguised as success.

Today’s Christian must ask:Is my investment portfolio bearing fruit for righteousness... or funding rebellion against God?

It’s Time to Faith-Filter Your Investments

Faith-based investing isn’t about sacrificing returns. It’s about realigning your money with your mission. It’s about letting your 401(k), IRA, and brokerage account become weapons of light instead of silent partners with darkness.

Platforms like StewardsScreen™ make it simple to screen your investments, filter out companies that oppose biblical values, and reinvest in organizations that promote life, dignity, and truth.

You don't have to settle for passive, blind investing anymore. You can choose to plant seeds that grow righteousness, not rebellion.

A Simple Step Forward

Today, take one small step:

☑ Look into what your current investments are supporting.

☑ Pray over your financial stewardship like you pray over your giving.

☑ Begin filtering your investments through the lens of faith.

☑ Find a financial professional who cares about helping you align your money with your faith.

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)

Even your investments can glorify God. And they should.

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