The Bible commands Christians to be faithful stewards of God’s creation (Genesis 2:15). Supporting zoos and aquariums presents an ethical dilemma, as it balances the benefit of education and conservation against the ethical concern of animal confinement. Christians should ethically support institutions that prioritize animal welfare, species preservation, research, and rehabilitation and strongly oppose any facility that treats animals merely as objects for human entertainment, resulting in distress or cruel confinement. Support should be conditional, driven by the goal of good stewardship and promoting human understanding of God’s marvelous creation.

The Bible grants humanity dominion over the animal kingdom (Genesis 1:28) and explicitly permits the consumption of meat (Genesis 9:3). However, Christian ethics requires that our use of creation be guided by stewardship, purpose, and respect, not by cruelty or needless killing. Hunting solely for sport (trophy hunting, or killing without using the meat) is ethically problematic for Christians if the primary motive is delight in the killing itself or vain boasting. Hunting is ethically defensible when it serves a clear purpose, such as wildlife management, conservation, or harvesting food, demonstrating prudent stewardship over God's creation rather than gratuitous violence.  

The Bible encourages wisdom, good stewardship, and compassionate care for both humanity and the environment (Genesis 2:15). Lab-grown meat (or cultivated meat) is a scientific innovation that presents an ethical opportunity for Christians to address significant problems associated with industrial animal agriculture, such as animal suffering, resource depletion, and high environmental impact. Supporting cultivated meat is ethically sound if it is pursued with integrity, transparency, and a focus on long-term sustainability and global food security, viewing it as a tool to fulfill the stewardship mandate more effectively.

The Bible encourages believers to trust fully in God's sovereign provision (Matthew 6:25-34) while simultaneously commanding prudence, wisdom, and future planning. Purchasing insurance (health, life, home, auto) is not a lack of faith, but a practical act of wise stewardship that mitigates risk and protects assets God has entrusted to us. Insurance aligns with the biblical examples of setting aside resources for uncertain times (Genesis 41:33-36) and fulfills the mandate to care for one's family by guarding against financial catastrophe (1 Timothy 5:8).  

The Bible strongly mandates generosity and care for the needy, often urging radical giving (Luke 6:30). However, Christian giving must be balanced with wisdom, stewardship, and discernment. The Christian has a responsibility to ensure that their giving genuinely helps the recipient and does not enable destructive behavior (e.g., substance abuse) or support fraudulent requests. While the default impulse should be generosity, effective Christian charity involves seeking long-term transformation and focusing resources where they can do the most good, rather than simply dispensing money to every passerby.  

The Bible does not prohibit owning expensive or beautiful items, as many godly figures enjoyed wealth (e.g., Abraham, Solomon). However, the ethicality of purchasing luxury items hinges on the motive of the heart and the impact on stewardship. Luxury becomes unethical when it demonstrates idolatry (loving the item more than God), pride (boasting in wealth), or selfishness (indulging self while ignoring the poor) (1 Timothy 6:9-10). A purchase is ethically sound only if it is made with generous financial stewardship and does not compromise one's commitment to giving, caring for family, or maintaining humility.

The Bible grants humanity permission to eat meat (Genesis 9:3), confirming it is not inherently sinful. However, Christian ethics requires that we evaluate our diet through the lens of stewardship, justice, and love for our neighbor. Since large-scale meat production (especially industrial farming) has significant environmental costs (land use, greenhouse gases) and can involve ethical issues of animal welfare, the Christian is called to make intentional and sustainable dietary choices. This often means reducing consumption, sourcing meat ethically, and avoiding waste, rather than adopting universal vegetarianism as a moral command.  

The Bible commands Christians to be faithful stewards of God’s creation (Genesis 2:15). Therefore, the ethical evaluation of owning a gas-guzzling vehicle centers on its impact on the environment and the community. While Scripture does not forbid owning large vehicles, Christian ethics strongly encourage decisions that minimize wastefulness and pollution. A Christian should weigh the legitimate need for a larger vehicle (e.g., family size, necessary work) against the ethical obligation to practice sustainability and care for the planet for future generations.

The Bible does not offer a specific economic model like tariffs, but it provides principles that Christians must use to evaluate them: justice, care for the poor, and global stewardship. Tariffs—taxes on imported goods—are intended to protect domestic industries and jobs but can lead to higher prices for consumers (often hurting the poor) and retaliation that harms global trade. A Christian's support for such policies should be guided by a dual concern: balancing the stewardship of national economy with the ethical imperative to care for global neighbors and avoid economic practices that harm the most vulnerable.  

Celebrating Thanksgiving is primarily an act of general gratitude to God for provision and blessing, which is deeply biblical (1 Thessalonians 5:18). However, the holiday’s popular historical narrative is intertwined with the subsequent violence, conquest, and injustice inflicted upon Native American populations. The Christian response is to separate the act of gratitude (which is morally necessary) from the flawed historical narrative. It is ethical to celebrate if the celebration is centered on genuine, humble thanks to God, combined with a willingness to acknowledge the historical suffering and advocate for justice today.

The Bible does not directly address modern organ donation, but the practice is widely supported by Christian theology as a profound act of sacrificial love and stewardship. Since the physical body is merely temporary and will be transformed at the Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:42-44), donating organs does not impede eternal life or resurrection. The decision to donate is an exercise in Christian freedom, allowing a believer to model Christ-like love by extending life and healing to a neighbor in need, even after death (Mark 12:31).

Declaring bankruptcy is a complex financial and moral decision. Biblically, it is not inherently sinful, as the Old Testament established mechanisms for debt release (the Year of Jubilee and the Sabbatical Year—Deuteronomy 15:1-2), acknowledging that unavoidable financial disaster can occur. However, the decision to declare bankruptcy must be made with integrity and humility. It is unethical if it is used to maliciously avoid responsibility or through reckless, dishonest management of resources. When used as a legal tool to restructure an unavoidable crisis, it can be a morally justifiable step toward responsible stewardship.

The tithe (a mandatory 10%) was a specific law under the Old Covenant, and Christians today are not legally bound by it. Under the New Covenant, the focus shifts from a legal percentage to the principle of cheerful, sacrificial generosity (2 Corinthians 9:7). While God desires us to be generous, a Christian with tight finances should not view giving as a magic formula or a fearful debt. They must pray for wisdom, prioritize basic needs, and seek to give proportionally and willingly from whatever they have, trusting God with the consequences.

The Bible does not endorse a specific political or economic system like socialism or capitalism. Instead, it provides timeless moral and economic principles that critique the flaws of both. Christians are called to uphold private ownership (Exodus 20:15), diligent work, and free enterprise (Matthew 25:14-30), which align with capitalist ideas, while simultaneously demanding radical generosity, justice for the poor, and an absolute rejection of materialism and greed (Luke 12:15), which often inform critiques of capitalism. The Christian’s primary loyalty must be to the principles of God's Kingdom, not to any man-made system.

The Bible addresses the anxiety of job loss and financial fear by shifting the source of security from an earthly job to God’s heavenly provision (Matthew 6:25-34). While layoffs are a painful reality of a fallen world, the Bible condemns exploiting the vulnerable (Deuteronomy 24:14-15) and promises that God faithfully provides for those who prioritize His kingdom. Christians are called to diligent work, wise stewardship, and to fight financial fear with radical trust.

The Bible does not prohibit investing in financial instruments like the stock market or cryptocurrency, but it requires that all investment be guided by wisdom, responsible stewardship, and a guarded heart. Investing should not be driven by greed (Luke 12:15) or reckless speculation, but by a long-term goal to secure provision and generate resources for generous giving. The Christian's ultimate security must remain in God, not in the volatile market (Matthew 6:24).  

Christians should use social media as a tool, not a master, by applying three core biblical principles: Stewardship of Time (Ephesians 5:15-16), Sanctification of Speech (Ephesians 4:29), and Mission (Matthew 5:16). The goal is to use digital platforms to glorify God, build up others, and shine the light of Christ through gracious, constructive engagement, while actively guarding against comparison, vanity, and time-wasting.

The decision to boycott companies that oppose biblical values is a matter of Christian liberty and individual conscience, not a universal biblical command. While the Bible commands us to use wisdom and not participate in sin (Ephesians 5:11), it also acknowledges that engaging with the secular marketplace is inevitable (1 Corinthians 5:10). The Christian's focus should be on stewardship of resources, the impact of their witness, and following their own conscience (Romans 14:22-23).

It is not wrong to pray for financial blessing, provided the prayer is aligned with a right heart posture. The Bible encourages us to ask God for our daily needs (Matthew 6:11) and provides examples of material blessing. However, the prayer must be rooted in trust, prioritize God's glory, and be free from greed (James 4:3). Our ultimate focus should be on spiritual riches, not earthly wealth.  

The Bible does not endorse a specific modern economic system (UBI, socialism, or free markets) but provides principles: the sanctity of private property, the command to work (2 Thessalonians 3:10), the responsibility to care for the poor, and the call to generous giving (2 Corinthians 9:7). Christians must evaluate all systems based on their ability to uphold human dignity, promote justice, and honor biblical commands.