What Does the Bible Say About Wealth?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on wealth
The Bible addresses wealth in many places, highlighting the importance of having the right perspective towards it. While wealth itself is not condemned, the love of money is warned against as it can lead to greed and spiritual emptiness. The Bible encourages generosity, reminding us that true wealth comes from being rich in good deeds and willing to share with others. It emphasizes that our focus should not be on accumulating earthly treasures, but on storing up treasures in heaven through our actions and attitudes towards wealth.
Bible Verses About Wealth
Proverbs 11:28
“Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.”
1 Timothy 6:10
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.”
Matthew 6:19-21
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven...”
Proverbs 22:9
“The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.”
Luke 12:15
“Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”
Proverbs 13:11
“Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.”
2 Corinthians 9:11
“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”
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