Van Wyk, I.W.C. (Ignatius William Charles)2015-10-092015-10-092015-07-08Van Wyk, I.W.C., 2015, 'Martin Luther oor oneerlikheid in die ekonomie', HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 71(3), Art. #2869, 7 pages. http://dx.DOI.org/ 10.4102/hts.v71i3.2869.0259-9422 (print)2078-8050 (online)10.4102/hts.v71i3.2869http://hdl.handle.net/2263/50194This article is about Martin Luther’s economic ethics. Background information is given about the economic situation 500 years ago. The high levels of poverty in Germany were the main reason behind the health crisis experienced at that time. Luther reprimanded the heads of families to work diligently and honestly in order to ensure a stable income for the family. He prophetically also criticised the dishonesty on the market place. He exposed the many attempts by people to exploit the poor. An overview is given of the development of his economic thought. The focus falls, however, on his essay Von Kaufshandlung und Wucher (1524) [On trade and profiteering].Afrikaans© 2015. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS OpenJournals. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.Martin Luther (1483–1546)OneerlikheidEkonomieDishonestyEconomyMartin LutherChristian ethicsPovertyGermanyStable incomePoorTheology articles SDG-01SDG-01: No povertyTheology articles SDG-08SDG-08: Decent work and economic growthTheology articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesTheology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsArticle