In one country after another, people have taken to the streets, protesting what they feel are unfair economic conditions. Those problems were made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic, which fueled unrest, as lockdowns, shortages, and limited access to health care exposed the gulf between rich and poor.

 Will we ever see an end to the economic problems that plague the world? Yes. The Bible describes what God will do to solve the problems we are facing.

 Problem: Humans have not established an economic system that satisfies the needs of all people.

 Problem: People cannot escape events that bring suffering and want.

 Problem: People are often exploited by those who are selfish and greedy.

 Solution: Subjects of God’s Kingdom will learn to put genuine love for others ahead of self-interest.—Matthew 22:37-39.

 Result: Under God’s Kingdom, everyone will display godly love, which “does not look for its own interests.” (1 Corinthians 13:4, 5) The Bible states: “They will not cause any harm or any ruin in all my holy mountain, because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah a as the waters cover the sea.”—Isaiah 11:9.

 The Bible indicates that we are living in the last days of the current system of things and that soon God will fulfill his promise to bring an end to all economic problems. b (Psalm 12:5) In the meantime, Bible principles can help you cope with the economic problems you face now. For example, see the articles “How to Live on Less” and “A Balanced View of Money.”