Biblical Economics:
Understanding God’s View on Money, Wealth, and Resources


Course Objectives
• Understand the biblical foundations of economic stewardship and God's ownership of all resources.
• Examine wealth and poverty from a biblical perspective, distinguishing between prosperity theology and biblical financial wisdom.
• Apply scriptural principles to financial decisions, including work, saving, investing, and giving.
• Develop a biblical approach to addressing poverty and social justice.
• Equip students with practical financial strategies rooted in biblical principles.

Course Content (5 Lessons)

Lesson 1: Foundations of Biblical Economics
• Definition of biblical economics vs. secular economics
• Understanding God’s ownership of all things
• Stewardship and human responsibility
Key Scriptures: Genesis 1:28, Psalm 24:1, Haggai 2:8, Deuteronomy 8:18

Lesson 2: The Purpose and Ethics of Wealth
• The biblical role of wealth
• Wealth as a tool for kingdom work
• The ethical dangers of wealth and prosperity theology
Key Scriptures: Proverbs 10:22, Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Lesson 3: Financial Stewardship – Work, Saving, and Giving
• Work as a form of worship
• Principles of saving and investing
• The biblical mandate for generosity and tithing
Key Scriptures: Colossians 3:23-24, Proverbs 3:9-10, Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Lesson 4: Poverty, Social Justice, and the Church’s Role
• Biblical perspectives on poverty
• Causes of poverty: personal choices vs. systemic issues
• How believers should respond to poverty
Key Scriptures: Deuteronomy 15:7-11, Luke 14:13-14, Acts 2:44-45, James 2:15-16

Lesson 5: Contentment, Trust, and Kingdom Investment
• The dangers of materialism
• Learning contentment and trusting God’s provision
• Building a kingdom-focused financial plan
Key Scriptures: Philippians 4:11-13, Matthew 6:24, Hebrews 13:5, Proverbs 11:24-25

Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
•Articulate a biblical perspective on money, wealth, and financial stewardship.
• Identify and apply scriptural principles to personal and communal financial decisions.
• Develop and implement a financial plan that aligns with biblical economic principles.
• Distinguish between biblical stewardship and secular economic approaches.
• Demonstrate an understanding of wealth as a tool for kingdom work and social justice.
• Engage in responsible giving, saving, and investment practices based on biblical teachings.
• Advocate for and implement ethical responses to poverty in their communities

Assessment Method:
Examination (100%)
Format: Multiple-choice answer questions.

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