Gold: God’s Currency

Gold has maintained its value through the centuries for its durability and lustrous beauty. Fire doesn’t destroy gold but rather, forges it into a purer form. Nations have coveted it, protected it, and warred over it. God created gold to stand the test of time.

The King James Version of the Bible mentions gold 417 times, and 22 times in Revelation alone, indicating its importance. This God-made currency will play a significant role in the end times. For many, it is presently a preferred accrued wealth for maintaining its value compared to our fiat currency backed by the government. When President Nixon abandoned the gold standard in 1971, paper money lost 87% of its value! Considering investments in precious metals is very wise and minimizes (even eliminates) the federal government’s control of our currency. When we protect assets from inflation, we are putting commerce control back into the hands of “We the People.”

As valuable as gold is, 1 Peter 1:6-7 reminds us that our faith is even MORE precious; “So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So, when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.” Fire refines and purifies gold, but trials refine us as followers of Jesus. Our faith in Him helps us to press on, knowing that as believers, we have hope and eternal life in Him!

Your Call to Action

State legislatures in Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas are considering bills that would make gold a transactional currency. Utah passed a gold bill, but it was vetoed by Governor Cox. The Utah State Legislature has the opportunity to override that veto. Contact your State Representative and State Senator to tell them you support transactional gold. If economic stewardship is important to you, let us know by signing up for the Million Voices A-Team. We send regular letters on your behalf to your state representatives about the issues that matter to you most.

Here are a few corresponding verses about gold:

“I will bring that group through the fire and make them pure. I will refine them like silver and purify them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘These are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God’” (Zechariah 13:9).

“But He knows where I am going. And when He tests me, I will come out as pure as gold” (Job 23:10).

“The wall was made of jasper, and the city was pure gold, as clear as glass…The twelve gates were made of pearls—each gate from a single pearl! And the main street was pure gold, as clear as glass” (Revelation 21:18, 21).

Prayer

Heavenly Father, We lift Your holy name and give You all the praise today. We bring before You the state legislatures across our nation as they navigate important financial matters on our behalf. We ask that Your hand be upon them, especially as they consider policies that impact our financial freedoms, including the option for transactional gold. Grant them wisdom, integrity, and a heart that seeks Your guidance in this critical hour.

Thank You for the resources You have created, and for opening doors that allow us to pursue financial decisions that align with stewardship and stability. Yet above all, we thank You for the unshakable gift of faith through Your Son, Jesus Christ. In uncertain times, our trust remains in You alone. Lead us, Lord, and let Your will be done. In the powerful and precious name of Jesus, we pray—Amen.

A Comforting Closure

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’” says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope’” (Jeremiah 29:11).

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