What Does the Bible Say About Money?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on money
The Bible addresses money in many places, emphasizing the importance of using it wisely and being content with what we have. While money itself is not evil, the love of money is warned against, as it can lead to greed and cause people to stray from their faith. The Bible encourages generosity, giving to those in need, and being good stewards of the resources we have been entrusted with. Ultimately, the Bible teaches that our focus should be on serving God rather than pursuing wealth.
Bible Verses About Money
1 Timothy 6:10KJV
“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”
Proverbs 13:11KJV
“Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.”
Luke 16:13KJV
“No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
Proverbs 22:7KJV
“The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.”
Matthew 6:24KJV
“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
Hebrews 13:5KJV
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
Ecclesiastes 5:10KJV
“He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.”
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