This book presents for the first time an Orthodox approach to business, which is especially relevant in today's world. The authors of the book, Sergei Sharapov and Marina Ulybysheva, made sure that the book would be useful to any reader, both Orthodox and representatives of other faiths, businessmen and those who are just planning to start their own business. Despite the saturation of the book with an abundance of biblical quotations and sayings of the church fathers, the book interests the reader with the ease of presentation. Cognitive examples from life do not leave indifferent. Biblical truths are interpreted in simple accessible language. The Orthodox ethics of entrepreneurship, which is the main focus of the book, is based on the commandments of God, the application of which allows one to achieve success in any field of activity. But the desire for prosperity and well-being is inherent in the nature of man by God and is aimed at spreading Christian values. Poverty and wealth is what surrounds us. And the right prioritization, based on the word of God, helps us to take the right place in life. Today, business in the person of Orthodox entrepreneurs can become the main driving force behind the economy of modern Russia.Orthodox ethics of entrepreneurship - does it exist? Can Orthodoxy become the basis for building a rich and prosperous economy? Maybe it should. Deep faith in God, the desire for a sincere fulfillment of His commandments, for honest and conscientious work should encourage every Christian to constructive activity. And only based on this, you can build an "economy with a human face", resist the temptation to earn as much as possible in any way, learn to use your wealth for good. The book "Poverty and Wealth" is a unique collection of sayings of the Holy Fathers and the authors' reflections on the topic of poverty and wealth, about its understanding, including in Russian culture. The main concept of the book lies in the Christian understanding of wealth, which is not always a symbol and guarantee of spiritual death, but can be used for the good and salvation of the soul, as well as poverty, which is not always a symbol or guarantee of salvation. “You can be saved both in wealth and in poverty. Poverty by itself does not save. One can possess millions, but have a heart with God and be saved. You can become attached to money and die in poverty” (St. Barsanuphius of Optina).

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