What Does the Bible Say About Retirement?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on retirement
聖書は、老後について直接言及している箇所はありませんが、知恵と賢明さを重視し、将来のために計画を立てることの重要性を教えています。聖書は、一生を通して働き、貯蓄し、他人を助けることを奨励しています。また、自分の家族や将来のために備えることが賢明であると教えています。
Bible Verses About Retirement
Proverbs 21:20
“In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.”
Proverbs 6:6-8
“Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.”
1 Timothy 5:8
“Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”
Proverbs 13:22
“A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.”
Proverbs 16:3
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
Ecclesiastes 11:2
“Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.”
Luke 12:15
“Then he said to them, 'Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.'”