Productivity is the means of creating wealth, overcoming poverty, and fulfilling the Creation Commission. Wealth comes from productivity, not from having more money. by Stephen McDowell God created man and the earth to be productive, to be fruitful (Gen. 1:11-12, 20-22, 24, 28). After making man, both male and female, in His [...]
This article is an excerpt from Stephen McDowell's new book, Stewarding the Earth, A Biblical View of Economics God created man and the earth to be productive, to be fruitful (Gen. 1:11-12, 20-22, 24, 28). After making man, both male and female, in His image, God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be [...]
Stephen McDowell A person’s property is whatever he has exclusive right to possess and control. Property is first internal. A person’s conscience is his most precious aspect of property because it tells him what is right and wrong in his actions. Each person in a free government must be a good steward of his [...]
Stephen McDowell In the past year prices have been rising rapidly for many items, including lumber, cars, gas, appliances, and homes. What is causing this? Some politicians have claimed it is pent up demand brought on by the COVID crisis that has kept people from spending. Others say the inability for producers to operate at [...]
Stephen McDowell The Bible teaches the idea of private property. While God created all things, and thus all property is His (Ps. 24:1-2), He gave to man the stewardship of His property (Ps. 115:6). The Eighth Commandment – “you shall not steal” (Ex. 20:15) – implies private property rights. The Tenth Commandment, [...]
Stephen McDowell While teaching a group of current and future government leaders in Latin America, I was asked, “What specific policies would you recommend that we implement for the economic well-being of the nation?” I was in the middle of teaching them a seminar on biblical economics, where I was presenting a number of [...]
Stephen McDowell [The following article is excerpted from the book Transforming Nations through Biblical Work; Christians Have Led the Advancement of Mankind in All Spheres of Life by Stephen McDowell. It can be ordered on our store.] God has commissioned us to disciple nations. Thankfully, He has given us everything we need to [...]
By Stephen McDowell The Bible speaks to all of life and gives principles for every good work (2 Tim. 3:16-17). It has much to say about economics and business. To be able to assess our current economic situation and determine what policies would be best to put the nation upon a path of prosperity, we [...]
By Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher is president of the board of Gebende Hande (Giving Hands), president of Martin Bucer Theological Seminary and professor of Ethics and of World Missions both in Germany and in the USA. He has authored and edited 32 books, and lives in Germany. The following is taken by permission [...]
Joseph Lister Applies Biblical Principles of Cleanliness, Sanitation, and Quarantine The Law of God — Our Life and Standard The Bible repeatedly declares that God’s law-word is to be central in our life and society. To the extent that it is, things will go well for us. Deuteronomy 5:29 states: “Oh, that they had such [...]
