The Kingdom of God, as described in Jesus' teachings across the Gospels, consistently emphasizes spiritual transformation, repentance, righteousness, humility, faith, and eternal values under God's sovereign rule. It is portrayed as something to be sought above all else, entered through childlike trust, and characterized by peace, joy, and justice in the Holy Spirit—often in direct contrast to worldly pursuits like wealth accumulation or material success.
When looking at a comprehensive lists of Jesus' statements on the Kingdom of God (drawn from canonical Gospel references in sources like Bible compilations and verse collections), none of the approximately 70-80 relevant verses (depending on how one counts unique statements vs. occurrences) align the Kingdom with a profit motive or investing in "Babylon" (symbolizing worldly, materialistic systems).
In fact, several explicitly critique or subordinate earthly wealth and ambition:
Statements often warn against the dangers of riches obstructing entry into the Kingdom
20 The young man said to Him, “All these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack?”
21 Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”
22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
23 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”
25 When His disciples heard it, they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?”
26 But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
” (Matthew 19:20–26, NKJV)
The Parables essentially illustrate the Kingdom’s incomparable value, requiring total surrender rather than financial gain (e.g., Matthew 13:44-46: selling everything to acquire a hidden treasure or pearl, not for resale or profit but for possession).
Parable of the Hidden Treasure
44 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, 46 who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.
” (Matthew 13:44–46, NKJV)
Priorities are spiritual over material (e.g., Matthew 6:33: "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you").
31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
” (Matthew 6:31–34, NKJV)
The Kingdom is "not of this world" (John 18:36), distancing it from earthly economies or investments.
36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.”
” (John 18:36, NKJV)
While fruits of the Spirit (like love, joy, peace, patience) or gifts (like wisdom, administration) can incidentally benefit a business—fostering ethical practices, strong teams, or innovation—this does not transform a profit-driven enterprise into a "Kingdom business." Jesus' teachings frame the Kingdom as counter-cultural to Babylon's systems, focused on eternal impact rather than temporal wealth.
Christians can dedicate their work to God through integrity and service, but equating business success with Kingdom advancement risks conflating divine purposes with human motives.