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This concept is also more commonly known as "Morally Responsible Investing" or "Socially Responsible Investing" and DLS Consulting can address issues for investors in this category as well. Investors, who care about what their investments are doing as well as whether they are profitable, will want to be more involved in this process.

Please visit other websites that offer various services for investors who wish to consider investments that offer a Christian World View in their products and or services. DLS Consulting does not receive any remuneration from any of these providers, and viewing these sites does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell any security.

AVE MARIA MUTUAL FUNDS (www.avemariafund.com)

KINGDOM ADVISORS (www.kingdomadvisors.org)

LIFESTYLE GIVING, INC. (www.lifestylegiving.com)

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS (www.nacfc.org)

STEWARDSHIP PARTNERS (www.stewardshippartners.com)

THE TIMOTHY PLAN MUTUAL FUNDS (www.timothyplan.com)

THE CAMCO INVESTORS FUND (www.camcofunds.com)

Issues the Christian Investor may consider when investing

1. ABORTION

  • Manufacturers
  • Hospitals
  • Insurance Companies
  • Contributors
  • Researchers

Life is a precious gift from God, therefore we will not invest in companies involved in the abortion industry.

Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, "let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

2. PORNOGRAPHY

  • Producers
  • Distributors
  • Internet Companies
  • Adult Entertainment

Pornography destroys families, therefore we will not invest in companies that produce or distribute pornographic media.

1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world - the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father but is of the world.

3. ENTERTAINMENT

  • Anti-Family Producers
  • Anti-Family Advertisers

Messages of violence and sexuality can negatively impact families, therefore we will not invest in companies that produce or sponsor anti-family values.

Colossians 3:8 But now you yourselves are to put off all of these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth.

4. LIFESTYLES

  • Financial Support
  • Employee Groups
  • Active Involvement

We do not support companies that promote unbiblical alternative lifestyles.

Isaiah 3:9 The look on their countenance witnesses against them, and they declare their sin as Sodom; they do not hide it. Woe to their soul! For they have brought evil upon themselves.

5. ALCOHOL

  • Manufacturers

Alcohol addiction hurts children and destroys families, therefore we will not invest in companies that manufacture alcohol.

Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.

6. TOBACCO

  • Manufacturers

Since tobacco is known to be a silent killer, we do not invest in companies that manufacture tobacco.

1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Know ye not that ye are a the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy which temple ye are.

7. GAMBLING

  • Manufacturers
  • Facilities
  • Equipment

Gambling leads individuals to become addicted to money and many families are torn apart because of that addiction, therefore we do not invest in the gambling industry.

Proverbs 15:27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

8. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

  • Executive compensation
  • Shareholder respect
  • Treatment of employees

Managing and leading a public company carries a special responsibility of stewardship to many people

Romans 12:3 "…I bid everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith which God has assigned him."

9. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

  • Pollution
  • Energy conservation and Green processes
  • Proactive Environmental Impact Improvements

Taking good care of the creation God has given us is the ultimate act of stewardship.  Abusing that creation is indeed an abomination in the eyes of our Lord.

Genesis 1:31 "And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very  good…"

10. MILITARY AND GEOPOLITICAL ISSUES

  • Responsible actions on the part of munitions makers
  • Acting as peacemakers

Investors seek responsible companies in endeavors of defense and safety for others.  It is also possible that some investors would find all munitions and armament manufacturers objectionable.

Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."


The information that appears on this page is not a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investors should always consult a current prospectus for any information regarding the specific merits of a mutual fund investment. Some of the material that appears on this page has been used with permission from the Timothy Plan group of mutual funds.


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