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 11:28KJV
“He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.”
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.”
Matthew 6:19–21KJV
“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”
Proverbs 22:9KJV
“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.”
Luke 12:15KJV
“And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”
Proverbs 13:11KJV
“Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.”
2 Corinthians 9:11KJV
“Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.”
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