What Does the Bible Say About Retirement?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on retirement
Biblia mówi o emeryturze w kontekście mądrości finansowej i odpowiedzialności za przyszłość. Zachęca do oszczędzania i planowania na późniejsze lata, by uniknąć ubóstwa w starości. Jednocześnie podkreśla, że prawdziwe bezpieczeństwo pochodzi od Boga, a nie tylko od materialnych zasobów. Biblia uczy o umiarze, dzieleniu się z innymi oraz zaufaniu Bogu na każdym etapie życia, w tym także podczas emerytury.
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 13:22
“A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.”
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 16:3
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
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, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Ecclesiastes 11:2
“Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.”
Philippians 4:19
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”