Stress Test Devotional May 4
May 04, 2024
The genius of capitalism is the creation of a surplus. By multiplying resources, increasing efficiency, advancing technology, and turning risk and endeavor into productivity, individuals and companies generate growth. In the Joseph story, agricultural growth is preserved to invest in the health of Egypt during lean years, saving lives and preventing catastrophe. But in essence, it is growth that moves people beyond “survival mode,” where all time and energy is consumed by the demands of existence. Growth allows resources and time to be spent creating culture, making art, and caring for those unable to care for themselves. The best system for generating growth in the world’s history has been democratic capitalism, with free markets that facilitate the exchange of ideas, resources, and products.
Have you ever been in “survival mode?”
Have you experienced the opportunities growth brings?
FAMILY TIME—
How do you invest and grow things in your family?
