(Exodus 3:22) But every woman shall borrow of her neighbor, and of her that sojourneth in her house, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment: and ye shall put them upon your sons, and upon your daughters; and ye shall spoil the Egyptians. ~ Today it suddenly occurred to me: What is real currency? What is the "currency" designated by God? From the verses in Exodus we understand that "treasures" in the eyes of Jehovah God are gold, silver, and clothing! And if gold, silver, and clothing are treasures, then currency in the eyes of Jehovah God is: gold and silver! I have been wondering: Are modern people crazy? Seeing the value of Bitcoin and the value of gold, we can be sure: Modern people are big fools! Bitcoin is 27 times more expensive than gold! What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a power-hungry behemoth. The question is: What is Bitcoin's value? The same principle applies to Bitcoin and stocks. Their true value lies in "speculation"! "Bitcoin and various stocks" are all tools of financial speculation! A more rational explanation is: Bitcoin, stocks, and foreign exchange are all tools of financial speculation!
What are "tools of financial speculation"? To put it more simply: They are tools used to "make money from money"! I've said that I've been exposed to foreign exchange since I was very young. The most important thing in forex speculation is "leverage"! Why is "leverage" necessary? Whether it's stocks, Bitcoin, or foreign exchange, it's all a "capital game"! What is a "capital game"? Whoever has more capital, whoever has the largest capital, can "control the price"! Many large US financial institutions want to short gold, but can gold really be shorted? Of course not! "Gold and silver" should be the world's only "hard currency"! Why are "gold and silver" the world's only hard currency? It's simple! Whether it's Chinese culture or the history of the Israelites, they all tell us that gold has been a beloved treasure throughout history! The value of gold remains constant in any country and at any time. If we have gold, we can buy most goods. This is why gold has become history's "hard currency"!!
Why have foreign exchange, stocks, and Bitcoin become more valuable than gold? The value of foreign exchange, stocks, and Bitcoin isn't inherent in these "commodities." In themselves, these "commodities" have $0 value. What truly gives them value is market speculation, which puts money back into people's pockets. I've been into this kind of investment and financial management since I was a kid, but now I'm too lazy to play. Stocks were originally derivatives used by companies for financing, but now they've become financial game commodities. Why have stocks become financial game commodities? Stock prices are driven by capital! Foreign exchange, on the other hand, is based on the different values of different currencies, generating "exchange rates." Foreign exchange is about manipulating the price differentials between currencies, which is also subject to "capital control." Finally, is Bitcoin subject to capital control? Bitcoin was originally only $2, and it's only through capital inflating its value today (this is all a major bubble!) Let's think about this: Does the value of "stocks" vary over time and location? The most expensive stock in 2025 was Nvidia. Question: Will Nvidia's stock price continue to rise in 2030? Question: Did anyone want Nvidia stock in 2000? This is why I say: The value of stocks is $0! The same principle applies to foreign exchange. If capital shorts a country's currency, that country's currency becomes worthless! Finally, the question is: Can Bitcoin be used to purchase goods during war? If capital shorts a country's currency, that country's currency becomes worthless! Finally, the question is: Can Bitcoin be used to purchase goods during war? Can Bitcoin be widely used in the physical market? Therefore, we can truly understand that stock, foreign exchange, and Bitcoin transactions are subject to regional and time constraints. They are merely financial speculation tools. They are definitely not "hard currency," much less "property"! The value of "stocks, foreign exchange, and Bitcoin" can vanish overnight!!
What we really need to consider is: What treasures do we need on earth? Although Christians are not to store treasures on earth, we still need to meet our daily needs. More accurately, we should learn from the unjust steward, using his master's goods to make friends. Many people say, "Christians shouldn't value wealth!" Without material possessions, how could we possibly meet our daily needs? Have you ever considered this: Why did Jehovah God ask the Israelites to ask the Egyptians for gold, silver, and clothing? God tells us that these are the goods we need on earth, and we must have them to meet our daily needs. We can also use our possessions to accumulate treasure in heaven! The unjust steward used his master's goods to make friends! If we have the ability, we can certainly use our earthly possessions to transform them into heavenly treasures. God certainly does not intend every Christian to live a miserable life; He has given us abundant grace! This is why, even as the Israelites were preparing to flee, Jehovah God told them to ask the Egyptians for gold, silver, and clothing! God is not greedy for money; rather, He wants Israel to understand that earthly treasures can be transformed into heavenly treasures! As wise people living in the 21st century, we need to carefully consider: What are the treasures worth investing in? What treasures should we devote our time and energy to? First, we need the ability to acquire wealth on earth so that we can transform our earthly treasures into heavenly treasures! So, stop thinking that Christians must live a life of hardship to be godly! If a Christian lives a life of hardship, it means they lack God's grace and are not faithful Christians! God's grace is absolutely sufficient for each of us. We will undoubtedly have abundant treasures within us, and we will have the ability to transform our earthly treasures into heavenly treasures!!
