Investing Quote by David Murrow
““Men are hard-wired for risk taking—particularly young men. The number one killer of fifteen- to twenty-four-year-old males is accidents.6 Female investors hold less risky investment portfolios than their male counterparts and generally take fewer chances with their money. Churches need men because men are natural risk takers—and they bring that orientation into the church. Congregations that do not take risks atrophy. Jesus made it clear that risk taking is necessary to please God. In the parable of the talents, the master praises two servants who risked their assets and produced more, but he curses the servant who played it safe. He who avoids all risk is, in the words of Jesus, “wicked and lazy".””
About This Quote
Source Article: The Risk of Faith, The Christian Chronicle, 2020
Men are biologically predisposed to risk, influencing church dynamics; avoiding risk leads to stagnation, while measured risk aligns with biblical teachings on stewardship.
In simple terms: Men tend toward risk; churches need balanced risk to thrive.
Key Takeaway
Encourage thoughtful risk‑taking in faith communities.
Themes
risk
gender
church
faith
stewardship
leadership
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
religious
leadership
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- financial planning
- community projects
- youth mentorship
Key Concepts
Evolutionary psychology
biblical stewardship
investment behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How can churches foster healthy risk without gender bias?
- What safeguards prevent reckless decisions?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasizing gender can ignore individual differences and cultural factors.
