Sandal Jan-Urban, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor, Rector and Owner, Fil. Dr. Jan-U. Sandal Institute, 31 Kløverveien, 1475 Finstadjordet, Norway

ORCID ID: 0000-0001-8072-0822
e-mail: jan-u.sandal@janusandal.no

God’s Economic System

Abstract. Introduction. This article analyzes God’s economic system based on biblical scriptures. The Bible contains perspectives that are favorable to man and society. There are basically two economic system in the world today; one is to satisfy human needs and desires through hard work as much as that is possible, and the other is based on biblical principles in the Word of God.

Purpose. The purpose is to analyze biblical scriptures on the subject of God’s economic. A number of research questions are prominent: can man achieve the same result without God’s economic system, and what is the church? The research methods are based on the use of relevant biblical references and on the exegetical observation, interpretation and application of the Scriptures.

Results. God as the provider is the basic principle of God’s economic system and occurs from the beginning of the Scripture. The economy of God is in faith and not in finances and material things. God dispenses Himself into the human race. Dispensation is an administrative arrangement for the household. God’s people are the body of Christ; a church is not a building or organization; it is a living entity. Managing the careers or businesses may be more important than serving others, doing good, spending time with family and friends or paying attention to civic and spiritual life but emotional attachment to wealth and status is an obstacle to trusting God for all that is needed in life, thus avoiding dependence on financial resources.

Conclusions. The article shows that God’s economy system does not exclude riches and wealth, prosperity, material goods or any other treasures. God’s economy system is simply worshiping God with prayer and praise and trusting God as the provider of all good things in this life and in eternity. Research has shown the need for clarification of relevant biblical principles, and continuous research on the topic God’s economy system is much wanted.

Keywords: God’s economic system; wealth and prosperity; churches; household management; family; prayer and praise.

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