Boise, ID, April 15, 2025 – Investors who care about aligning their financial decisions with their faith and values often ask: Where do we draw the line? In the pursuit of faith-based investing, some become paralyzed by the fear of making a mistake—concerned that no screening methodology is perfect, no company is without flaws, and no portfolio can be entirely free of compromise. But does this mean we should do nothing?
Perfectionism can be a heavy burden. Some investors, fearing they might inadvertently support a company with questionable practices, decide to take no action at all. But in reality, there is no such thing as a “sinless” company. Every organization is made up of fallen individuals in a broken world. If our standard is absolute moral perfection, then the only option would be to avoid investing altogether. But that’s not what God calls us to do.
Instead, we are called to be faithful stewards (Matthew 25:14-30). That means using the wisdom and discernment God has given us to make the best possible choices—not paralyzing ourselves with fear of imperfection.
God does not demand perfection from us when we are taking steps of faith. He is a gracious Father who delights in our willingness to trust Him and begin. The parable of the talents makes this clear: the servant who invested five talents and the servant who invested two talents both received the same praise—“Well done, good and faithful servant.” But the one who did nothing was the one who was rebuked (Matthew 25:14-30). God is not displeased when we do a little; He is displeased when we do nothing.
Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God starts as something small, like a mustard seed, but it grows into a mighty tree (Matthew 13:31-32). The same principle applies to our faith-driven investments. God isn’t asking us to get everything right all at once. He simply asks us to take that first step of faith. And when we are faithful with little, He promises to entrust us with more (Luke 16:10).
Investing according to our values is not about achieving 100% purity—it’s about obedience. Just as we grow spiritually one step at a time, we also grow in financial stewardship the same way. The Bible tells us that faith without works is dead (James 2:26). If we believe that our money should honor God, we must act on that belief, even if our approach isn’t perfect from the start.
At Inspire, we help investors take those first steps by offering biblically responsible investing (BRI) solutions that align with Christian values. Do we claim that our screening process is perfect? No. But we do believe that by excluding companies that actively profit from immoral industries such as abortion, pornography, and human trafficking, we are making a significant impact. We are taking a stand. And we are empowering investors to do the same.
When we let go of the pressure to be perfect, we experience freedom. Instead of fixating on finding the perfect company or fund, we can focus on making the best choices available with the information we have. Over time, as more believers choose to invest with biblical values in mind, the financial landscape will shift. More companies will see that honoring God in business is not just morally right—it’s financially viable.
The enemy would love for us to believe that since we cannot be perfect, we might as well do nothing. But Scripture teaches us differently. We are called to stand for truth, take action in faith, and trust that God will bless our obedience.
If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect” investment before making a move, it’s time to release that burden. The call to faith-based investing isn’t about achieving flawlessness—it’s about faithfulness. And faithfulness starts with a single step, growing from faith to faith, glory to glory (Romans 1:17, 2 Corinthians 3:18).Are you ready to take that step?
Learn more about how you can align your investments with your faith at www.inspireinvesting.com.
Advisory Services are offered through Inspire Investing, LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser with the SEC. All expressions of opinion are subject to change. This article is distributed for educational purposes, and it is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement of any particular security, products, or services. Investors should talk to their financial advisor prior to making any investment decision.
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security.
Faith-based investing reflects a values-based approach that may not align with traditional financial analysis. Investors should consider their own financial situation and objectives before making investment decisions.
Daniel received his Bachelor's in Organizational Management from The Master's University in Southern California. He has worked in business and ministry leadership for 15 years and previously served as the Executive Director for a world-class Rescue Mission in Los Angeles County.
Boise, ID, April 15, 2025 – Investors who care about aligning their financial decisions with their faith and values often ask: Where do we draw the line? In the pursuit of faith-based investing, some become paralyzed by the fear of making a mistake—concerned that no screening methodology is perfect, no company is without flaws, and no portfolio can be entirely free of compromise. But does this mean we should do nothing?
Perfectionism can be a heavy burden. Some investors, fearing they might inadvertently support a company with questionable practices, decide to take no action at all. But in reality, there is no such thing as a “sinless” company. Every organization is made up of fallen individuals in a broken world. If our standard is absolute moral perfection, then the only option would be to avoid investing altogether. But that’s not what God calls us to do.
Instead, we are called to be faithful stewards (Matthew 25:14-30). That means using the wisdom and discernment God has given us to make the best possible choices—not paralyzing ourselves with fear of imperfection.
God does not demand perfection from us when we are taking steps of faith. He is a gracious Father who delights in our willingness to trust Him and begin. The parable of the talents makes this clear: the servant who invested five talents and the servant who invested two talents both received the same praise—“Well done, good and faithful servant.” But the one who did nothing was the one who was rebuked (Matthew 25:14-30). God is not displeased when we do a little; He is displeased when we do nothing.
Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God starts as something small, like a mustard seed, but it grows into a mighty tree (Matthew 13:31-32). The same principle applies to our faith-driven investments. God isn’t asking us to get everything right all at once. He simply asks us to take that first step of faith. And when we are faithful with little, He promises to entrust us with more (Luke 16:10).
Investing according to our values is not about achieving 100% purity—it’s about obedience. Just as we grow spiritually one step at a time, we also grow in financial stewardship the same way. The Bible tells us that faith without works is dead (James 2:26). If we believe that our money should honor God, we must act on that belief, even if our approach isn’t perfect from the start.
At Inspire, we help investors take those first steps by offering biblically responsible investing (BRI) solutions that align with Christian values. Do we claim that our screening process is perfect? No. But we do believe that by excluding companies that actively profit from immoral industries such as abortion, pornography, and human trafficking, we are making a significant impact. We are taking a stand. And we are empowering investors to do the same.
When we let go of the pressure to be perfect, we experience freedom. Instead of fixating on finding the perfect company or fund, we can focus on making the best choices available with the information we have. Over time, as more believers choose to invest with biblical values in mind, the financial landscape will shift. More companies will see that honoring God in business is not just morally right—it’s financially viable.
The enemy would love for us to believe that since we cannot be perfect, we might as well do nothing. But Scripture teaches us differently. We are called to stand for truth, take action in faith, and trust that God will bless our obedience.
If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect” investment before making a move, it’s time to release that burden. The call to faith-based investing isn’t about achieving flawlessness—it’s about faithfulness. And faithfulness starts with a single step, growing from faith to faith, glory to glory (Romans 1:17, 2 Corinthians 3:18).Are you ready to take that step?
Learn more about how you can align your investments with your faith at www.inspireinvesting.com.
Advisory Services are offered through Inspire Investing, LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser with the SEC. All expressions of opinion are subject to change. This article is distributed for educational purposes, and it is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement of any particular security, products, or services. Investors should talk to their financial advisor prior to making any investment decision.
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security.
Faith-based investing reflects a values-based approach that may not align with traditional financial analysis. Investors should consider their own financial situation and objectives before making investment decisions.
