Prudent Risk & Diversification : Biblical Wisdom For Financial Stewardship
TAKE PRUDENT RISKS
Did you know that the wisest man in history, Solomon, spoke about the importance of taking prudent risks?
“Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return.”
ECCLESIASTES 11:1 (NIV)
In Solomon’s time, this referred to seaborne trade. Merchants had to send their goods abroad without the certainty of payment—there were no wire transfers, no guarantees that a distant king would honor his word. Notice Solomon’s wording: “many days” and “you may receive a return.” Both timing and outcome are uncertain, yet he encourages the action.
The lesson? Prudent analysis should always precede action.
At Corus, we believe investing should follow the same principle. Fear should never paralyze decision-making, but risk should always be measured. Wise investors assess the opportunity, weigh the potential reward and take the step—knowing that while returns are never guaranteed, prudent risks are worth taking.
DIVERSIFICATION: THE ANTIDOTE TO RISK
Immediately after encouraging risk-taking, Solomon follows with the strategy to manage it:
“Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.”
ECCLESIASTES 11:2 (NIV)
Diversification is one of the most fundamental principles of investing—not just from a financial perspective, but from a biblical one. No one knows what the future holds, and Solomon’s wisdom reminds us that spreading investments across multiple areas is the best way to preserve and grow wealth over time.
INVESTING ACCORDING TO SOLOMON
Financial stewardship requires both courage and wisdom—taking prudent risks while mitigating them through intentional diversification.
At Corus, we believe diversification is king! We apply these time-tested principles with a highly specialized, bespoke approach designed for ultra-high-net-worth families. We work with families to build diversified portfolios spanning direct real estate ownership, alternative investments and globally allocated stocks and bonds. Because investing isn’t just about returns—it’s about aligning financial decisions with your values, family legacy and Kingdom impact.
