What Does the Bible Say About Wealth?

Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on wealth

聖書は富について多くの場所で言及しています。富を追い求めること自体は悪いことではありませんが、富に執着しすぎることや他の価値観を置き換えてしまうことが問題とされています。また、富を持つ者はその財産を使って他人を助け、喜びを共有するように勧められています。

1 Timothy 6:10

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.”

Proverbs 11:28

“Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.”

Matthew 6:19-21

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth... For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Proverbs 22:1

“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.”

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.”

Ecclesiastes 5:10

“Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income.”

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